Lead mechanical engineer, battery modules at Volvo Electromobility

Take the opportunity to join the exciting transformation journey Electromobility is embarking on, when creating the future powertrains for our customers as well as the future working place for our employees. Electromobility plays a key role on the road to fossil-free transports. Our electric trucks, based on well-proven technology, are already rolling on the streets in real operations. But we do not stop there. Volvo Group is on an ambitious journey when it comes to electrification and our objective is to offer a net-zero emission product range by 2040, where our state-of-the-art batteries plays an important role.


We are expanding with a Lead mechanical engineer. We're determined to shape the world we live in for a sustainable tomorrow. Are you also passionate to drive the acceleration of Volvo Groups’ next generation, best-in class Energy Storage Systems? Then this is your chance, come join our journey to shape tomorrow’s society. Apply now!


This is us, your new colleagues at Electromobility.
Electromobility is one of the main development areas within Volvo Group, to be in the forefront of environmentally friendly transport solutions for a more sustainable tomorrow.


We are responsible for the transition from conventional powertrains to electromobility and to secure a stepwise implementation in different segments/regions. We develop and drive the electromobility product portfolio for Trucks and Buses as well as creating opportunities for all business areas within Volvo Group. Electromobility is a growing agile driven organization in place to shape the future!


The importance of electromobility is growing every day and a key component within the electrified powertrain is the Energy Storage System. At our section, we are accountable for the lifecycle management of the Energy Storage Systems, from advanced engineering, throughout product development into the maintenance phase.


What do we do?
To Energy Storage Systems Section we are now recruiting a Lead mechanical engineer for the Module Design Group. The module team is responsible for the development of battery modules and to build world class knowledge in battery module design and related technology areas such as materials, light weight design, electrical components, and cooling. The knowledge building includes the associated manufacturing processes of modules.


What will you do?


As a member of the module team, you will be part of an agile and approachable organization with skilled teams consisting of passionate people. We work in an optimistic atmosphere, where joy, knowledge sharing, and openness are key characteristics. With us, you will have a diverse, friendly, and open-minded team on your side, together managing tasks you cannot imagine today.


We are working in a cross-functional way from requirement, concept and design, final verification, implementation in production and aftermarket. In this position, you will be responsible for the development of mechanical components of the battery module.


Main responsibilities and tasks:
Lead the battery module design: concepts, specification, documentation, CAD, drawings, prototyping, test and production transfer.
Take the technical responsibility and coordinate activities during product development.
Lead and support with continuous improvements for existing products.
Create plans and perform releases of technical documentations.
Define module verification items and test conditions.

Who are you?
We believe that to be successful in this position, you are a pragmatic team-player that loves to develop System designs and components with the customer in focus.
You have a broad knowledge and experience of Energy Storage system design with focus on both the building blocks in a complete battery pack and understand how they impact ESS performance and functionality. Confident in leading technical solution towards suppliers and product teams. We also believe that you feel comfortable of owning and take responsibility of your system and do so with great attitude.


We believe that you have:
· Master of science in Mechanical engineering or equivalent.
· Excellent skill in Creo/CATIA to design robust mechanical parts and taking into consideration boundary conditions for cooling/heating and swelling.
· Experience in mechanical component design, e.g. welding structures, castings, sheet metals parts and plastic parts.
· Design for modularity
· Practical knowledge of FEM calculations.
· Min. 3 years of experience from design and architecture within Energy Storage Systems.
· Experience of the battery technologies/systems within the application of electric vehicles.
· Knowledgeable about manufacturing of cells and battery modules.
· Fluent in both written and spoken English.


It is a merit if you have experience within one or more of the following: KOLA, PDM-link, DCN releases, PTM/MS, JIRA


Do you want to join us on our electrified journey?
Are you curious and have any questions? I will gladly give you more information about the position and how we can team up to electrify tomorrow!
Naima Abdikader, Group Manager Module Design, +46 765534272
Please note, that due to GDPR, we only accept applications through our application systems.


Are we a perfect match?
Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. When joining us you will be a part of the biggest technology shift in the transport industry in decades, with our innovative products we make our customers win. We want you to be in the front seat.
At Volvo Group Trucks Technology, we are actively working to establish teams that will take maximum advantage of the strength inherent to differences in knowledge, experience, age, gender and nationality, among others. We find that well balanced work teams increase group dynamics, creativity, and new approaches to solutions.


About us :
The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and
services that increase our customers’ uptime and productivity. 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.