Method Engineer (Battery) - Car Service Operations

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
Volvo Cars is on an ambitious journey when it comes to electrification, aiming for 50% of global sales to be pure electrified by 2025. To ensure we can achieve and sustain a strong position in the market as an electrified OEM, it is critical to have a solid set up for how to handle aftermarket challenges. 
Car Service Operations have implemented Battery Centers in each region to secure battery pack replacement supply for the aftermarket as well as fulfilling Volvo Cars strategy for electric vehicle batteries post 1st life. Our ART Battery Life Cycle Service purpose is to ensure hassle free usage for consumers by creating maximum value throughout the Battery lifecycle. 
Battery Lifecycle Services manage analysis, repair/remanufacture and storage as well as build BEV and PHEV battery packs for re-use in vehicles. Our activities include Repurposing (BESS) applications, battery take back of severely damaged batteries and logistic solutions.
Our production content includes development methods and instructions for diagnosis, repair, refurbishing and end of line testing as well as charging of stand-alone PHEV and EV batteries in collaboration with the Battery Center technicians, R&D and Manufacturing Engineering. We also evaluate new production ideas, concepts, technology and commercial performance. 
We are looking for a skilled Method Engineer specialized in electrical/high voltage vehicles, to develop service & repair instructions used by Battery Center technicians globally.

What you will do
•    You will be responsible to create the repair methods for the High Voltage batteries.
•    You will align and manage your working time according to the project timeline.
•    You will be actively involved gathering information from other teams.
•    You will perform work, test the methods and procedures on High Voltage batteries.
•    You will be key role working with different people in different teams in order to meet the project deadline.

You and your skills
You have a university degree, preferably in Chemistry, Material Science or equivalent.
You have a strong interest and knowledge of Lithium-ion battery technology and experience in working with battery safety and durability testing.
Experience in testing and validation of battery packs and modules for safety is also one of requirements for this role.
It is meritorious to have experience from projects, related to high voltage vehicles/batteries and working experience with technical support and developing solutions for retailer network.
Working experience in using VIDA, TIE, VCATS, DSA, KDP, Team Center or similar systems and experience from Agile way of working are also meritorious.
Fluency in spoken and written English is required.

On a personal level
A sense for good logic and structured way of working will be important in this role, as well as a high ability to work cross-functionally, in teams or individually. 
You need to have good communication skills, and a personal eagerness to investigate, learn and drive for change to be able to accomplish results. You have a drive and passion for continuous improvements in your daily work. 

How to learn more and apply 
For questions about the position, please contact hiring manager Elisabet Dokakis Stojanova at Elisabet.dokakis.stojanova@volvocars.com 
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Pedram Yousefi at pedram.yousefi@volvocars.com.  
Kindly register your application as soon as possible but not later than 2023-05-12.
Please note, due to GDPR applications via email will not be accepted.