Lead Engineer - Inverter Complete

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

About us
At Engineering & Operations (E&O) you will be a key contributor to the next generation of outstanding luxury BEV vehicles from Volvo Cars. Together with other engineers around the world, you and your team will create innovative human-centric car technology that makes life less complicated and more enjoyable for people.
Our group 97370, Inverter CPL & Mech and PCBA, consists of 2 teams and about 20 engineers; we are now looking for a Lead Engineer for the Inverter CPL team.
Our vision is “Leading in electrification” by contributing to world class efficiency in future products.

The Inverter CPL team is part of the department Power Electronics. The team has the following scope:
Requirement engineering to deliver design prerequisites, technical regulations, contractual elements and compliance agreements towards Tier1 suppliers.
Collaborate with and drive suppliers for developing & delivering HW to meet project milestones
Define test plans together with suppliers to secure expected quality and support input to necessary testing up to vehicle level, to ensure components durability and performance during the vehicle’s lifetime.
Drive the supplier nomination process, based on technique, timing and cost, where the most suitable suppliers get nominated.
Cost engineering, benchmarking and reporting status/progress together with quality assurance disciplines such as FMEA, Robust engineering, ISO 26262


What you will do
As a Lead Engineer in the Inverter CPL team, you will take lead and drive Tier1 suppliers which includes leading technical design reviews, internal and supplier joint reviews and follow up on verification activities. You will take ownership of the Inverter in a specific project together with team members, securing correct quality and deliveries according to project time plan & milestones.
A close co-operation within the team and across Vehicle Propulsion is crucial, to enable the future implementation of the most desirable Electric Axle Drives.

You and your skills
You have a university degree within Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics or similar.
You have experience in product development and a high understanding of development phases from initial concept to final delivery.
Experience with Scrum/Agile/Scaled Agile work practices is a merit.
On a personal level, you are a highly motivated team player who take responsibility for your deliverables and contribute with knowledge, energy and a positive attitude.
You are business oriented, flexible and performance driven with the courage to take decisions and be accountable.

How to learn more and apply
For questions about the position please contact Team manager, Daniel Johansson at daniel.d.johansson@volvocars.com. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Senior Recruiter, Kristin Lövgren at kristin.lovgren@volvocars.com.
Interviews will be held continuously. To apply, please register your profile and attach your application documents via the link as soon as possible but no later than 2022-09-04. Please note that we do not handle applications via e-mail.