System Engineer @ The heart 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.

Plan | Organize | Drive
The Electric Drive Controls are building an innovated and robust SW platform for the next generation of electric 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. If you want to be a part of leading & inspiring our mission to change the automotive experience, then this is the job for you to prosper.

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 manage 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 in collaboration 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.

You & your skills
* 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.
* You have an ability to work independently and plan, drive and follow up your work towards objectives with significant communication, and collaborative skill.
* 10+ years of experience in System Engineering & Design in Automotive.
* We believe that the right candidate has a M.Sc. degree in SW engineering, Mechatronic or have an equivalent competence and elevated with relevant work experience. 
* You need to master oral, written, visual communication and presentation in English.
* A Driver license B or European equivalent is a must.


How to learn more and apply
We are curious what you think about Electric Drive future. If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact Hiring Manager: Matilda Tsambasopoulos, Manager Electric Drive SW Architecture at matilda.tsambasopoulos@volvocars.com. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact recruiter Kristin Lövgren at, Kristin.lovgren@volvocars.com. You are welcome with your application before 2021-10-31. Please note that applications via mail will not be approved.