Senior Power Electronics Designer

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.

What’s in it for you?
As part of Volvo Cars Electrification Strategy, The Electric Drivetrain department is expanding our capability within Power Electronics design to become leading within electric propulsion systems. We are therefore looking for a Senior Power Electronics Designer to join our high performing electronics design team within Electric Drive at Volvo Headquarters in Gothenburg.

The Electric Drivetrain Department designs the heart of the Electric Car – the Electric Drive Unit that provides power to the wheels. We design electronics, electric motors, and transmissions with a high attention to sustainability and energy efficiency, aiming for world’s best electric drives.

What you’ll do 
As Senior Power Electronics Designer, you will be a key player in our high performing traction inverter power electronics design team. Your will participate in all steps in the design project; from early phase simulation and dimensioning to prototypes and functional testing. All Volvo Cars design work is carried out in Agile design teams.

Key tasks and responsibilities:
•    Design of traction inverter power electronics. 
•    Modelling and simulations on both electronic circuit level and system level including multi-physics (electrical, thermal, mechanical etc.). 
•    Design and analysis of semiconductors as well as electromagnetic components component (e.g., inductors, transformers, capacitors) including simulation of high frequency characteristics, sizing and selection. 
•    Taking part in test and verification activities including fault-tracing, bring-up, regular test case verification together with our testers.
•    Gather and document knowledge in design documentation such as schematics, design descriptions and design guidelines. Share knowledge and experiences with other team members.
•    Work both in external research programs that Volvo take active part in as well as internal development programs.
How to learn more and apply
For questions about the position please contact Hiring Manager, Lars Johansson at lars.g.johansson@volvocars.com or +46729775398. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter, Maria Kihlgren at maria.kihlgren@volvocars.com. We want your application at the latest October 31, 2021. Please note that applications via email will not be accepted.

You and your skills
We believe you have a university degree in Electrical Engineering or similar, preferably towards power electronics. You have solid experience from working with power electronics design within automotive or industrial applications, as well as knowledge in modern electronics design and simulation tools such as Matlab, Simulink, PLECS, PSpice, Altium or ANSYS. Knowledge in inverter controls algorithms and prototyping equipment is meritorious.    


On a personal level, you are a highly motivated and reliable team player with a positive attitude. You are used to taking initiative and like to share your passion and knowledge with others. Your also have an analytical way of approaching challenges, you enjoy being challenged and has a flexible mindset.