SYSTEM ENGINEER @ THE HART OF ELECTRIFICATION

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.

At Volvo Cars our mission is clear: To be the world's most progressive and desired premium car company and to simplify people's life. We have bold targets when it comes to innovation, sales, and customer satisfaction and to make this happen, we need talented people on-board. People that want to make a difference and 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.

About us
At Volvo Cars, we are always looking for world-class leaders who bring out the best in our people. If you want to be part of leading and inspiring our mission to change the automotive experience, then we have the job for you. The Electric Drive Controls are building an innovated and robust SW platform for the next generation of hybrid and electrical vehicles. Our mission is to create a reliable, fast, and secure electric drive system to enable the next generation of state-of-the-art electric vehicles.

About you
The person we are looking for is flexible and enjoys changes as you will be working in a fast-paced, intellectually challenging environment. You are experienced within architecture and concept development, looking for a bigger challenge. As a person you apply innovative thinking to issues and analyses qualitative and quantitative research data.
You are a self-starter with a pioneering spirit; resourceful and able to take ownership quickly and reliably. You have an ability to lead through people, listen and coach and you are energetic and truly motivated by creating new solutions together with the cross-functional team. To be successful in this role a complete system understanding of Electric Propulsion is needed such as specific knowledge about Electric machines, inverters, and SW Deployment.

* M.Sc. or equivalent technical experience
* Experienced in Product Development with focus on architecture and concept
* Documented leadership qualities and experiences
* Swedish Driving License B


We aspire a company culture that inspires you to aim high. You do your best and have fun doing it! 


What you will do
As a System Engineer you will lead the early phase program development within the Electric Drive organization. You will take on the responsibility to drive the technology used internally and externally by capturing relevant technology and business for program introductions. You will work with technology roadmaps and lead strategic discussions.
You are expected to have a tech-business vision and to continuously drive to strengthen our products. You will work close with system architects and development teams in defining the systems, functions, modules/interfaces, validate technology assumptions, and evaluate alternatives within the solution context. 
You will Initiate and lead incoming programs to the Electric Drive Controls ART. You will be aligning the way of working within the team to support the deliveries towards the ART in the PI planning and aligning processes and the way of working between the development teams.

What we offer
We truly believe in people and that everyone possesses unique strengths. We offer the possibility to grow and develop within an area that offer a very exciting future and you will have long term development opportunities in a continuously growing field, where you have a direct influence on customer satisfaction.

To know more
If you have any additional questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact Hiring manager, Matilda Tsambasopoulos, Manager Electric Drive SW Architecture and Safety Matilda.tsambasopoulos@volvocars.com . Regarding recruitment process please contact Recruiter, Kristin Lövgren at Kristin.lovgren@volvocars.com. Your application, written in English, must include CV and cover letter. To apply, please register your profile and attach your application documents as soon as possible, but no later than 2023-04-23. #LI-DNI