Safety Leader, Battery Systems

"Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to driving prosperity and shaping the future landscape through sustainable transport, mobility, and infrastructure solutions. By offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers’ uptime and productivity.

Our headquarters are in Gothenburg, Sweden. Volvo Group shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm."

Ready to be part of a groundbreaking movement towards sustainable transportation solutions? Join Electromobility, the global development center within the Volvo Group for electric drivelines and help us design the future of green mobility. We're on a mission to develop zero-emission propulsion systems that make a real difference for our customers. Are you a Battery Safety Leader with a passion for safety and innovation? Do you have the capacity to accelerate Volvo Group's journey towards best-in-class safe Energy Storage Systems. Join us in leaving a lasting legacy for the next generation!

What you will do

At Electromobility, we're driving the transition to environmentally friendly transport solutions. Pioneering the shift from conventional powertrains to electrification. We're shaping the future of sustainable transportation for Trucks and Buses, while also creating opportunities across all business areas within Volvo Group. As a growing agile-driven organization, we're at the forefront of this vital movement. The Energy Storage System plays a key role in the electrified powertrain, and we're responsible for its lifecycle management, from advanced engineering to product development and maintenance.
Join the Energy Storage System section, a vital part of Volvo Group's Electromobility division. We lead the Energy Storage System product portfolio globally and oversee its quality management. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring safety and excellence in our products.
As our Battery Safety Leader, you'll be the expert in Battery Safety Attributes. Defining requirements and ensuring the right safety measures during development. Building a strong network and balancing stakeholder needs. Leading and guiding a team of Safety engineers. Collaborating with external stakeholders to influence safety standards. Supporting projects and tech teams in safety assessments and recommendations.
Participating in safety assessments, external committees, and safety-related discussions. Balancing electrical, mechanical, and safety requirements.

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. You are a collaborative and communicative Battery safety leader that can drive change. You're a senior expert in the safety of electrical and electronic components, especially batteries, within the automotive industry.

To excel in this role, you possess:
* At least five years of experience in safety within electric drivelines and two years in battery technologies/systems.
* MSc in Electrical or Electronics, Mechatronics, Physics, or similar.
* Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken.

Meritorious Qualifications:
* Knowledge of Volvo Group Development processes.
* Experience in project management or component ownership.
* Familiarity with commercial vehicle operations.


Got questions or are curious about this role? Contact us for more information! Let's team up to electrify tomorrow and shape a brighter, greener future together. Apply now and be part of the electrification revolution!
Jörgen Wulfsberg, Group Manager - ESS Platform, jorgen.wulfsberg@volvo.com
We look forward to receiving your application!



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Group Trucks Technology are seeking talents to help design sustainable transportation solutions for the future. As part of our team, you’ll help us by engineering exciting next-gen technologies and contribute to projects that determine new, sustainable solutions. Bring your love of developing systems, working collaboratively, and your advanced skills to a place where you can make an impact. Join our design shift that leaves society in good shape for the next generation.