Release train engineer @ the heart of electrification!

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.

We´re looking for a Release train engineer @ the heart of electrification!
At Volvo Cars, we are always looking for world-class leaders who bring out the best in our people. If you want to be part of leading and inspiring our mission to change the automotive experience and make sure people can move in a sustainable way, then we have the job for you.
The role as Release Train Engineer at Electric Propulsion for the newly formed Electric Propulsion Base Software ART would be the perfect challenge for you who wants to make a difference.  We offer an exciting career opportunity, and we value diversity.

The new ART Electric Propulsion Base Software ​will deliver the base SW for all control units within Vehicle Propulsion. This includes Electric Drive inverters, Traction battery control units and the Onboard Chargers. The ART have the platform SW responsibility and is crucial for the BEV propulsion system.

Let us describe the challenge we offer
We are now seeking a committed and collaborative colleague who wants to join us with the primary responsibility to drives and organizes the ART events and assists the teams in delivering value to the larger solution/system.

The Release Train Engineer make sure that the committed ART-objectives are executed, with the help of his/her Scrum Masters. Also, you remove impediments stopping the flow in the teams, either by yourself or by using the rest of organization. You continuously review team risks and dependencies together with your ScMs and facilitate root cause analysis and lessons learned.

You contribute with a strong sense of customer focus and business acumen in management forums as well in co-operations with fellow colleagues, team members and suppliers. Your contribution is very important regarding the departments future business direction and results.

You and your skills
The person we are looking for is flexible and enjoys changes as you will be working in a fast-paced, intellectually challenging environment. You are an experienced problem solver, looking for a bigger business challenge. As a person you also apply creative thinking to issues and analyse qualitative and quantitative research data.
You are a self-starter with a pioneering spirit; resourceful and able to take ownership quickly and reliably. You have an ability to lead through people, listen and coach and you are energetic and truly motivated by creating new solutions together with the cross-functional team. 

* M.Sc. or equivalent technical experience
* Experienced in Product Development and our product creation process VPDS
* Documented leadership qualities and experiences
* Driving license


We aspire a company culture that inspires you to aim high. You do your best and have fun doing it! 

How to learn more and apply
Does this sound like your next challenge? Welcome with your application by submitting your resume and cover letter via the link below no later than the 7th of November. For questions about the position please contact Isak Öberg (Department Manager Electric Drive Controls and PMT, 97600) at isak.oberg@volvocars.com For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact recruiter, Kristin Lövgren at Kristin.lovgren@volvocars.com
Please note that we will not take applications via email.


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Güngör Kalfa (Unionen)
Leonel Diniz (Ledarna)