Senior System Designer HV System

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.

elAbout us
The High Voltage (HV) System Design team is part of propulsion strategy department. We work with the electrical propulsion system for the electric vehicles, and we are responsible for coordinating and balancing the interaction among HV components. The HV components include propulsion components such as traction batteries, electric machines, inverters and chargers. The development of the electric powertrains and the HV systems is very rapid, and we therefore handle new concepts for the HV system that requires systems engineering and coordination. The questions the team are working with includes electric power engineering and functionality. The HV system affects the car from software and EMI disturbances to the car’s mechanical design and driveline performance. This means that the team has a very central role and interacts with several other departments. Our team works cross-functionally within the electrical propulsion system in areas such as system design, electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).

What´s in it for you?
As a system engineer you make sure that the HV system in an electric vehicle is well balanced, safe, robust and available. You will set up requirements that works as play rules for all components that shall be part of the system. You will work closely with people who are responsible for the ingoing components of the HV system such as HV battery, electric machine and charger. You will, together with your colleagues, lead the cross-functional system development within electric propulsion. This includes establishing and updating requirements on HV components, to solve problems/questions that arise regarding the HV system, participate in investigations for future electric propulsion systems and identify the need for advanced engineering projects.

You and your skills
We are looking for a person with a University degree within electric power engineering, electronics or equivalent skills. Minimum bachelor’s degree. Previous work-life experience within electric power system design is a requirement for the role. Experience of electric propulsion systems and components, power electronics, electric machines, inverters, converters and traction batteries as well as experience of EMC and good knowledge in standards and regulations regarding electrical safety and environmental testing in electrical vehicles is meritorious. Background within system safety and FMEA analysis is an advantage.

It is important that you are team oriented and willing to contribute to the atmosphere as well as the deliverables from the team. The job also requires that you are self-motivated with a strong drive for personal development. You are great with oral, written, and visual communication and presentation in English and you are business oriented, flexible and performance driven. Experience of agile way of working is a merit. 

How to learn more and apply
Does this sound like your next challenge?
For questions about the position, please contact hiring manager, Elisabeth Dahlqvist at elisabeth.dahlqvist@volvocars.com.
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact recruiter Kristin Lövgren at kristin.lovgren@volvocars.com.

Interviews will be held continuously. To apply, please register your profile and attach your application documents via the link below as soon as possible but no later than 2022-03-13. Please note that applications via email will not be approved.