System Engineer Motor Drive Systems at Electromobility

Get ready to recharge! The biggest technology shift within the automotive industry in decades has just begun. We want you to be a part of that journey together with us.


Role description:


Volvo Penta is now expanding the organization within the electromobility area. The role as System Engineer is a position within our Electromobility System and Components group and Motor Drive System (MDS) team. This is a fantastic chance for you to create something new. We need your experience and eagerness to face exiting opportunities with new solutions.


Together with colleagues at Volvo Penta and within the Volvo Group, you will provide direction in driving this area from a Volvo Penta perspective. You will be involved in defining the motor drive systems for our electromobility platform, that will be used both in marine and industrial applications worldwide.


Your focus areas within Motor Drive Systems, could be:


Understanding unique software and hardware features for Volvo Penta´s Electromobility applications. As part of component responsibility, work with requirement’s breakdown, specification and alignment with customers and suppliers. This also includes standards for safety and legislation as well as certificates.


Define, plan, and execute component implementation for electric motors and electric motor drives through cross-functional coordination. This could include simulation and development of MDS components and software, and verification of functions in test rigs, test platforms and customer applications after integration to Volvo Penta systems. Throughout the development process and for components and products on the market we drive and follow up on related quality areas within Volvo Penta, Volvo Group and with suppliers


Who are we?


We are a diverse team within the Electromobility organization. We work closely with other teams within the EMOB department as well as with specific application projects. We strive towards multidimensional responsibilities that will drive development for every person in the team. We like working together and also meet off work for various activities or just to hang out. Culture inclusiveness is important to us and here you can be who you are.


Who are you?


To be successful in this position, you are suggested to have a relevant university degree and 5 years of experience in the electromobility area. It is believed that at least 3 years of the experience is within electric motors and motor drive systems, where you have worked with component responsibility, development, integration, and connection from requirements to customer usage. Experience in functional safety is also valued.


You value customer relationships and understands that deadlines must be met. You have a genuine interest in technology and ability to see opportunities for complete product offerings. You work effectively in a multicultural company, dealing with both local and global stakeholders. In addition, you have strong self-management skills with a high level of energy, flexibility, and satisfaction from working in teams. Your strong networking and communication skills will be a great benefit to us.


Are we the perfect match?


We strongly believe that high performance comes from having fun at work, and the interest to think outside the box. Willingness to change is the key to success and we strive towards using your curiosity and teamwork to find solutions.


We are interviewing for the position continuously. If you have further questions call:
Karin Carlsson, hiring manager +46765536295


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