Structural CAE Engineer - Traction Batteries at EPS

Structural CAE Engineer - Traction Batteries at EPS

At Research & Development you will be a key contributor to the next generation outstanding luxury cars from Volvo. Together with other engineers around the world, you and your team will create innovative human-centric car technology that makes life less complicated and more enjoyable for people. Are you interested in design and connected car technology? Do you share our passion for people, the environment and our urge to create a superior driving experience? Research and Development is the place for you to prosper.

The department Electric Propulsion System (EPS) is responsible for development of High Voltage (HV) System design, Traction Batteries, Electric Machines, Inverters, Power supplies and On-Board Chargers, i.e. all major parts of hybrid and electric systems. In our group you will develop battery climatization in a young team that is eager to electrify our brand in a broad effort with Plug-In Hybrids (PHEVs) and Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs). The company target is to electrify 10% of the cars in 2020. This is a wonderful challenge on a journey that has only begun, and we now need to re-enforce our SFR team to achieve the vision.

As Structural CAE Engineer for Traction Batteries, you will develop simulations methods for traction batteries and validate the models in our battery lab. You will also use those models, by running simulations for development projects. We at EPS are now investing heavily in developing our analysis operations for traction batteries in terms of both simulations and through developing our battery lab. Your responsibilities will include development of simulation methods for all the structural parts of batteries in close cooperation with battery cell and battery life experts, thermal and power electronics CAE engineers. The analysis of traction batteries grow fast and challenges both VCC, battery suppliers and our OEM competitors. You will utilize the methods developed in the growing number of BEV and PHEV projects, in close contact with design engineers for many upcoming. Interactions with colleagues, both within EPS and with other units within R&D or external organizations, are important.

Main responsibilities

* Develop simulation methods and tools for structural simulations of traction batteries
* Perform tests and analyse results for simulation models developed
* Utilize the above to dimension traction batteries
* Create technical documentation
* Collaborate within EPS and other R&D departments like body in white, safety and NVH
* Coordinate external work e.g. with suppliers or technical institutions

Required qualifications

* Master degree in Mechanical Engineering with focus on applied mechanics
* At least 5 years work experience within the field
* Previous experience with structural simulations
* Strong analytical abilities, since job requires ingenuity and creativity
* Fluent in English, written and spoken
* Driver´s license B

Personal qualities

* Good communication skills
* Able to handle a lot of contact points
* Result oriented with a structured way of working
* Social and enjoys interaction with others
* Able to act independently as well as to cooperate within a team
* Broad vehicle interest and knowledge, especially in vehicle electrification

About Volvo Car Group
The future belongs to those who are empowered by a great idea and have the ability to carry it out. At Volvo Car Group, our vision is clear: "To be the world's most progressive and desired luxury car brand" by simplifying people's lives. We have bold targets when it comes to innovation, sales and customer satisfaction and to make this happen, we need talented people onboard. People with passion, energy, business sense and the drive to innovate. People that want to create the next generation Volvo cars in a global, dynamic and respectful environment. We will support you to reach your full potential. Join us on this exciting journey into the future.

Contact
In this recruitment process, we are collaborating with Randstad Sourceright. If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact the responsible recruitment consultant Jesper Sundström by e-mail at jesper.sundstrom@randstadsourceright.se. Note that applications by e-mail will not be accepted.
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 Oktober 6th, 2016.