Principal Thermal Architect @Electromobility

The Future is Electric! Electromobility is changing the automotive world, and we are now looking for you who want to be part of this change happening in our industry. You who want to change the future by creating transport solutions for a more sustainable environment. Together with a great team at Electromobility within Volvo Group, you can be part of this journey!
Within the Electromobility department, we work with the design and development of electromobility systems and components such as energy storage, motor drives, and charging solutions for Volvo group products. Electromobility is an important technology area with a strong contribution to reducing the CO2 emissions in our society.


About the role
The opportunities are endless, and that’s why we are now looking for a Principal Thermal Architect who wants to work with our key component within the electrified powertrain. You will be part of a global team of experts within the Energy Storage System (ESS) where all of you strive for creativity, analytical thinking, innovation capability, and the ability to apply knowledge in everything you do.
As the Principal Thermal Architect, you will be responsible for the thermal management systems of our Energy Storage products. You will lead development activities with stakeholders from different technical disciplines and across the Volvo organization. Through close collaboration with affected stakeholders, you will balance and define system requirements, set system roadmaps and recommend system solutions for us to reach even higher than we did yesterday. You are active in the complete lifecycle of the products and in particular lead activities from predevelopment to early phases in projects.


We are looking for you…
… who are a problem solver, drive for results and can prioritize your time for what is important. You notice technical things quickly, you are structured and have a good sense for planning the work. You are also a networker with good communication abilities who likes to build contacts and lead the work with counterparts in the cross-functional organization.
MSc or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Physics or Chemical Engineering.
10 years of work experience within cooling and thermal management system are
Deep knowledge of heat transfer and thermodynamics, thermal management, system verifications.
Experience of cooling systems development for battery electric vehicles.
It is meritorious if you have experience within Lithium Ion-Batteries, Energy Storage System and battery pack thermal testing, measurements methods and heat transfer simulations.

Why Volvo Group?
Welcome to a warm atmosphere where you will surround yourself with friendly colleagues and be a part of emphatic management. Here, you will work where the future is – develop exciting products at the forefront of our industry.


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.
We believe that we create a competitive advantage by actively prioritizing a high level of diversity in our workforce. It is the individuals in the team, and our ability to cooperate, that make the difference.


Interested in joining our great Electromobility team?
If our entrepreneurial spirit, adaptability, and result-oriented mindset light your inner fire, we might be a great match!


Kindly note that we will start reviewing applications, after the Swedish summer holidays, August 15th, do not expect any communication earlier than this.


Meanwhile, we are happy to take any further questions. Stina Karlsson, Group Manager, stina.karlsson.2@volvo.com. (Kindly note that due to GDPR, we will not accept applications via mail. Please use our career site).


We look forward receiving your application!


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