Lead CFD Engineer @Electromobility

The Future is Electric! Electromobility is changing the automotive world, and we are now looking for you who want to be part of this change happening in our industry. You who want to change the future by creating transport solutions for a more sustainable environment. Together with a great team at Electromobility within Volvo Group, you can be part of this journey!


Within the Electromobility department, we work with the design and development of electromobility systems and components such as energy storage, motor drives, and charging solutions for Volvo group products. Electromobility is an important technology area with a strong contribution to reducing the CO2 emissions in our society.


About the role
The opportunities are endless, and that’s why we are now looking for a Lead CFD Simulation Engineer who wants to work with advanced 1D and 3D simulations. You will be part of a global team of experts and be responsible for the early development of new technologies within the areas of electrical energy storage systems. Together with your team, you will run and participate in a wide range of projects with both short and long-term goals and strengthen the ESS organization with your expertise.
Here, you will perform system simulations to evaluate the impact on the battery and its attributes – such as range, power performance, and thermal aspects. You will also initiate physical tests – analyze the results and validate the simulation methods. Since you are a structured person, creating technical documentation of the methods and reports of the analyses comes naturally to you. With your passion for your work, you are not afraid to present what you’ve been working with to team members and stakeholders outside the team. Agile is our way of working. Together with your team, you will be able to paint the bigger picture, identify the objectives, and set priorities while also coordinating internal and external work with other departments and suppliers.


Would you like the opportunity to:
Work at the cutting edge of new technology?
Be part of a growing technology area?
Get hands-on experience and the opportunity to collaborate with peers inside and outside the organization?

Then you should jump on the application button and join our team!


We are looking for you…
… who are passionate about thermal analyses and engineering. You are a team player who brings your strong analytical mindset to the table, with the ability to take vital actions when required. You are also a communicator with a contagious positive attitude, and it’s often people hear you say, “yes, let’s do it!” You want to work in an inspiring environment with your kind and skilled colleagues and develop your professional and individual skills in the long term. Because we hope you stay here for a while.


Qualifications:
Master of Science in engineering, focusing on thermal analysis/applied mechanics.
5 years of work experience with 1-D and 3-D CFD simulations, using tools such as GT-SUITE, Star-CCM+ and Ansa.
Experience from thermal-fluid model development including cooling and AC systems and optimization / DOE.
Documented skills with Python, Java, and Matlab/Simulink as well as practical experience from work with thermal system simulations, like GT-SUITE.
Meritorious with experience from a similar position and practical experience from battery cell simulation from an industrial company.
Meritorious with experience of lithium-Ion battery and electro-thermal simulation and model development.

Why Volvo Group Trucks Technology?
Welcome to a warm atmosphere where you will surround yourself with friendly colleagues and be a part of emphatic management. Here, you will work where the future is – develop exciting products at the forefront of our industry.


Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. Countless career opportunities are offered across the group’s leading brands and entities that share a culture of Trust, Passion, High Performance, Change, and Customer Success.
We believe that we create a competitive advantage by actively prioritizing a high level of diversity in our workforce. It is the individuals in the team, and our ability to cooperate, that make the difference.


If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch!
Kristina Lundgren, kristina.lundgren@volvo.com


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