Senior Analysis Engineer Electronics @Sustainability Centre

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.

The Challenge
Sustainability is now one of the three pillars that make up the very life and soul of Volvo Cars, just as safety has been since the birth of the company. The promise to be climate neutral and a circular business by 2040 means that we need to step up the game and widen our scope. 

Do you have experience working with electronics from a sustainability perspective and like to be a part of an engaged and committed team? Then you should take the chance to join Sustainability Centre as Senior Analysis Engineer for Electronics, together we work to ensure sustainable materials in our vehicles. We have decided upon three focus areas to start with; steel, aluminum and electronics.  Here you will get the opportunity to make real impact on us decreasing our environmental footprint. 

Your Contribution    
You will support the introduction of more recycled and sustainable electronics. You will collaborate with our developers, balancing material choices from a sustainability perspective and advice on how to design components for the ability to recycle our materials at end-of-life. You will create a roadmap to reduce CO2 from the electronics used in our vehicles. You will work together with procurement as well as define internal requirements that optimize the use of electronics and their sustainable end of life. You will identify and quantify KPIs that consider the sustainability of electronics and, last but not least, report progress and result to stakeholders at all levels.

Competence is Important
You have worked several years with sustainable electronics and gained an understanding that makes you see what is possible to do within the area. You will also need previous experience from selecting material in a big company.

Meritorious:
•    Understanding of the complete supplier chain
•    Understanding the influence recycled content has on electronics
•    Experience from circular flow of electronics
•    Experience in Life Cycle Assessment/Carbon Footprint

Personality is Key
You have very strong communication skills in order to communicate the importance of including sustainability aspects in the design process. You are structured, solutions-oriented and can take the lead. You are also a true team player with a pragmatic and holistic view. You have the drive to deliver, enjoy interacting with people and understand that collaboration will be key to make real impact.

How to Learn More and Apply
Does this sound like your next challenge? Please register your profile and attach your application documents via the link below as soon as possible, but no later than 2021-03-18. Please note that due to GDPR applications via email will not be approved.

If you have any questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact Hiring Manager Anna Grahn by email at anna.grahn@volvocars.com . If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Senior Recruiter sandra.viklund@volvocars.com.