Power Electronics Sr System Designer

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.

Volvo Cars commitment in electrification leads us to take the next step in the development of Electric Propulsion Technology - Power Electronics. The Power Electronics department designs the brain of the Electric Vehicle propulsion system - The Traction inverters HW & SW as well as power conversion and charger units.

Your Contribution
As a System Design engineer, you will be a central part of the development team for power electronics hardware & systems. You will manage the requirements on the components (traction inverter and/or power converters) and together with our design engineers balance our design solutions in order to optimize attributes versus cost. Requirement management will include both incoming requirement (black box) compliancy as well as break down and refinement of requirements for our design teams (white box).
You will have a leading role in system analysis to make sure our products are designed using best technology and built in quality.
You will also, together with our system architects, ensure that our power electronics products fit into the roadmap our future strategic needs.

Who are You
You have a University degree within Electrical engineering /Power Electronics/systems engineering,
Substantial industrial experience in High Voltage system design.
Experience in product development, working methods and project execution.
You have a high ability and a strong will to continuously learn and develop your skillset in El Drive technology/development.
You are very comfortable to cooperate and communicate with people, both within the organization and with engineering partners.
You are great with oral, written and visual communication and presentation in English.
You are business oriented, flexible and performance driven with the courage to take decisions and be accountable.
You are a team player who likes to collaborate with your colleagues and contribute to a good team spirit. You take responsibility also outside your own area. You contribute to team competence building.
Experience and training in Scrum/Agile/Scaled Agile work practices is a merit

What we offer
You will be a regular member of the power electronics system team and we offer the possibility to grow and long-term development within a rapidly growing area that have a bright and exciting future ahead and where you have a direct influence on customer satisfaction. We truly believe in people and that everyone possesses unique strengths that will bring out the best of Volvo. Are you up for the challenge?

How to learn more and apply
In addition to a CV, we appreciate a personal letter promoting yourself touching on Who are you. If you have a preference of team areas, please add these as well.
For questions about the position, please contact Lars Johansson, Team manager Power Electronics. lars.g.johansson@volvocars.com or +46 729 775398
If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter Paulina De Sousa Vieira at paulina.de.sousa.vieira@volvocars.com

We expect your application at the latest 12th April

Note that we do not accept applications via e-mail. 

We are looking forward to hearing from you!