Senior BMS and ESS System Design Engineer

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

Join us at Volvo Group Trucks Technology and be a part of the electrification revolution as a Senior System Design Engineer for Battery Management System (BMS) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS). Help design, build, and test innovative solutions that bring our designs to life and contribute to a sustainable future in the transport industry. 

The team: 
As part of the ESS Functions & BMS group, you will collaborate with a diverse and inclusive team to systemize ESS functions and BMS functionality for Volvo's wide range of electric products. We foster a supportive and empowering work environment where teamwork and collaboration are valued. Located at our modern facility at CampX, you will experience the benefits of a large international company while enjoying a friendly and inclusive atmosphere. 

The role: 
In this role, you will work together with your colleagues to specify and develop complete battery design and functions. As a System Engineer you will be responsible for the system requirements and aligning them with our stakeholders of the high energy batteries that are used in a wide range of vehicles, including fuel cell systems, as well as stationary applications. 

Responsibilities: 

•    Contribute with the concept development of overall BMS functionality, SoX system requirements, ensuring balancing among various functions (sensing, connection control, thermal management, cell balancing, diagnostics, safety-critical controls, state machine, Cloud BMS, and data-driven services) considering high level ESS attribute requirements like performance (energy and power availability), lifetime, safety etc. 

•    Contribute with the optimization of BMS platform considering various configurations of battery cell-stacks, battery form factors, packaging constraints, electric propulsion system architectures, vehicle interfaces, and operating conditions. 

•    Contribute with the design of BMS platform with flexible and modular architecture considering stakeholder (which includes, but it is not limited to, production and aftermarket) requirements, high-level targets, legal requirements, and standards. 

To succeed in this role, you need:  

•    Master or Bachelor of science in control systems, mechatronics, electronics, electrical engineering, or engineering physics. 
•    4 – 5 years in related areas.
•    Experience with BMS development and knowledge about hardware and software components. 
•    Experience with battery state estimation and control design. 
•    Fluent in written and spoken English. 

Meritorious: 

•    Experience from the automotive industry, especially electrified vehicles. 
•    Knowledge in Functional Safety and ISO-26262. 
•    Experience in DFMEA, 8D, FTA and system diagnosis. 
•    Experience in system testing. 

Ready to make a difference in our electrified journey? If you have any questions or would like more information about the position, please don't hesitate to contact us. We look forward to collaborating with you to electrify tomorrow. 

Hiring Manager: 
Carlos de Mattos, Acting Manager ESS Functions and BMS. 
carlos.de.mattos@volvo.com 
Last application day: 11/9 - 2024

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Who we are and what we believe in 
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities. 

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.