System Engineer SW & Control for Batteries at EMOB

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 at Volvo Penta.


Role description:


Volvo Penta is now expanding the organization within the electromobility area. The role as System Engineer SW & Control is a position within our Electromobility System and Components group and the team for Energy Storage System. 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 and executing the battery management system and control strategies for the Penta electromobility platform, that will be used both in marine and industrial applications worldwide.


Your focus areas within ESS – Battery Management and Multi-battery control, could be:


Understanding unique software functions for Volvo Penta´s Electromobility applications and work with requirement’s breakdown, specification and alignment with customers and suppliers. This also includes standards for safety and legislation.


Plan and execute activities to ensure that SW and control strategies are adapted to Penta applications through cross-functional coordination including suppliers and customers. This could include modification of code, simulation, HIL, and verification of functions in test rigs, test platforms and Volvo Penta customer applications. Throughout the development process and for products on the market, drive and follow up on related quality areas and updates.


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 battery management systems, multi-battery control, embedded SW, and some aspects of HW. Experience in functional safety or cyber security 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.




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 do things together with an inclusive culture and believe that teamwork combined with individual skills and “can do” attitude is the way to reach our goals.


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


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