Principal Battery System Architect

We're determined to shape the world we live in for a sustainable tomorrow. 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 looking for a Principal Battery System Architect for our multi-pack battery systems, to lead this journey. Are you passionate to drive the acceleration of Volvo Groups’ next generation, best-in class Energy Storage Systems? Then this is your chance, Apply now!

What do we do?


Electromobility is one of the main development areas within Volvo Group Truck Technology 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 complete Energy Storage System, from market analysis via advanced engineering throughout product development into the maintenance phase.

You will


Transform the way our solutions influence the world. You have a strategic mindset and the ability to develop Volvo Group’s next generation Energy Storage Systems into a world-class leading solution as a benchmark.

You’ll lead senior battery experts to define the future Energy Storage System architectures, balance requirements and technical parameters to judge what is the overall best battery solution.
It includes technically evaluating the customer requirements to define the overall optimum Energy Storage Systems architecture for the Volvo Group. Based on your long-lasting experience in battery system development you easily take the role to further develop the technical competence in our team and to guide and consult the different technical teams in project execution. The daily work has interface with several stakeholders, other engineering, and management teams, enabling proactive and constructive co-operation. Your ownership mentality will help others grow.


How to succeed


You’ll need to dream big to invigorate our way of working. Bring your fresh vision, enthusiasm, solid knowledge, and technical leadership to this highly visible role to develop next-generation batteries in a team environment. We want your strategic mindset to energize the way we work and take us to another level!

Relevant experience:
Outstanding competence on advanced battery architectures, sub-systems and components
Solid knowledge of market trends in the battery industry
Minimum 6 years of experience in automotive high-voltage battery development in different roles along the entire product lifecycle – from advanced engineering via industrialization to aftermarket, recycling, and re-use
Expertise in both areas, hardware, and software development.
At least 10 years of experience in automotive product development
Expertise in battery requirement management incl. processes, tools and advanced system engineering methods.
M.Sc. in Electrics, Electronics, Mechatronics or similar

Meritorious:
Knowledge about commercial vehicles, its demands and usage
Proven project management skills
Specific tools know how: JIRA, Confluence, System Weaver, etc.

Are you curious and have some questions? Contact me!


I will gladly give you more information about the position and how we can team up to electrify tomorrow!


Eugenia Vranjancu,
Senior Talent Agent, Volvo Group Truck Technologies eugenia.vranjancu@consultant.volvo.com


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