System Architect - Thermal Management

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.

Where You’ll Belong
Green Propulsion, Thermal Management and Energy Efficiency are increasingly important areas for Volvo Cars to become leading in Electrification. Are you a System Architect ready to evolve business needs into System architectural design in vehicles? Then this is your chance! We are looking for a System Architect to enable our transformation into a sustainable electric vehicle company that always puts customers in focus.

You will belong to the team Thermal System Development together with Functional architect, Technical Specialist, Advanced Engineering and System Analysts. We design and monitor different temperature levels, cooling down, heating up, transfer/transport and store heat for electric motors, batteries, control modules etc. all with sustainability in focus. Together we have complete ownership of Thermal Management from the first architectural sketch to software release & monitoring in vehicles. 

We promise you 30 diverse colleagues with high ambitions, we are characterized as an open and friendly team, where everyone shares their knowledge with each other.

Your Contribution
You will play a key role in our journey towards Green Propulsion. You will be the architect creating the first sketch up to going into production and getting customer feedback on Thermal System from electric vehicles on the road. 

You will collaborate both within the ART with SW & Function developers, CAE, Component and System responsible as well as with other ART’s, Attributes and Aspects. Architects in Battery, Climate systems, Electric motors and high voltage components are your natural colleagues. 

Competence is Important
We see that you have at least a MSc in mechanical, mechatronics, electrical or electronics and solid experience in Thermal Management, Electric Propulsion or Climate area. You are highly technical skills in automotive with previous experience in System Design work, Verification planning, and are comfortable in leading a technical area in early phases. 

Experience from CAE, Design work, Functional/SW development, System design and Function ownership within automotive development, preferably in an Agile framework, will be highly appreciated. Confirmed leadership and business experience will also be seen as beneficial. 

Personality is Key
You embrace the challenge of making ART Thermal Management into a Green Propulsion organization with passion! Your technical interest is genuine, and you are driven by curiosity. Further, you have a structured approach and good analytical skills.

Last, but defiantly not least, you are a supportive team player that believes in inclusiveness and contributes with personal energy!

How to Learn More and Apply

Does this sound like your next challenge? Welcome with your application by submitting your resume and cover letter via the link below, please note that due to GDPR we don’t accept applications via email. 

Interviews will be held continuously so don’t wait for your application. Last application 24:th of July 2022, after that we will be on vacation and updates can be expected at end of August.

If you have any questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact Team Manager, Roger Alexandersson at roger.alexandersson@volvocars.com. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact recruiter Sandra Viklund at sandra.viklund@volvocars.com.