Power Electronics Technical Specialist

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.

Volvo Cars has created world-changing innovations since the first Volvo rolled off the production line in 1927. Since then, we have been designing cars that put people first and we are truly on a great journey towards going fully electric by 2030! Each and one of us, both as people and as a collective, are bringing our wide range of know-how to making it happen! And the truth is… We would never be able to succeed if it weren’t for all those diverse competencies and skills of our people.

So, as part of Volvo Cars Electrification Strategy, The Power Electronics department within Vehicle Propulsion is now in the need to expand its capability and we are now in the search for our next person to join us as a Technical Specialist.

Are you searching for a great opportunity to enable our organization to develop towards a leading technology position? If so, then what would be more exciting than taking on the role as a Technical Specialist at the very heart of electrification?

What you will do
A central part of the Technical Specialist role is to share knowledge to the development teams, providing advanced engineering programs with a focus on knowledge building towards the next generation technical solutions. In collaboration with the Power Electronics Team, System Architect, and our Agile Managers we expect you to contribute to the technical road map and the technical strategies as well as the Tool chain development to enable a holistic and efficient development process flow.

To succeed you will need to initiate and drive relevant research and advanced engineering projects to secure technology and methods readiness in close collaboration with chosen academia and consortium. Maintaining and developing relationships with external parties such as universities, consortium and other companies will be of importance. On a concrete level this means participating in seminars, conferences and discussions about development, standardization, rating and guidelines within Power Electronics as well as supervising relevant doctorate programs, Thesis Work etc.
We expect you to maintain your personal expertise in the area and follow the research frontier to cover competitors, suppliers, and academics to understand what we need to focus on to stay ahead. You will be making sure the knowledge spreads within the organization by mentoring, coaching and by delivering education within the area.

You will be an important advisor within the specialist area support and actively co-operate with other experts to ensure we identify and remove roadblocks from our strategic development plan.

By reviewing the Volvo organization cross-functionally on requirements, specifications, verification and validation methods and equipment you will ensure that we are doing what is best for Volvo Cars. Furthermore, if needed, you will also support Corporate Communication with press events and interviews.

You and your skills
To be a good match for this role, we believe you have a minimum of a Master of Science degree within electrical engineering, physics or equivalent and excellent English skills both verbally and in writing. PhD. Degree in relevant area is also considered as a merit. We see it fit that you have an in-depth technical knowledge of Power Electronics technology including development tools and processes, and a demonstrated personal contribution (development programs, papers, patens, etc.) within the area. 

We think you have a comprehensive experience from research (requirement/methods concept development, embedded systems, engineering, analysis, verification & validation methods, and strategies), authorities and industry as well as experience of new function innovation. You also have a demonstrated capability and willingness to teach, coach and to be a mentor.

Competence is importance but personality is key!
As a person we believe that you have a strategic mindset and an understanding of the importance of future technology steps for Volvo Cars. You have the capability to initiate, develop and to lead advanced engineering programs and you understand the meaning of good communication in order to enable our cross-functional work for us to deliver our goals.

You are a great listener and a team player who engages in dialog and feedback, and you are motivated not only by your curiosity to continuously explore and learn more about your field, but also by your eagerness to share the knowledge to your colleagues and throughout the organization.

Are you ready for the next step of your career?

How to Learn More and Apply
Make sure to send your application no later than 6th of March. 
For questions about the position please contact Hiring Manager, Lars Johansson at lars.g.johansson@volvocars.com
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter, Paulina De Sousa Vieira at paulina.de.sousa.vieira@volvocars.com

Please note that applications via email will not be accepted.