System Function Responsible - Traction Battery Climatization

System Function Responsible - Traction Battery Climatization

At Research & Development you will be a key contributor to the next generation outstanding luxury cars from Volvo. Together with other engineers around the world, you and your team will create innovative human-centric car technology that makes life less complicated and more enjoyable for people. Are you interested in design and connected car technology? Do you share our passion for people, the environment and our urge to create a superior driving experience? Research and Development is the place for you to prosper.

The department Electric Propulsion System (EPS) is responsible for development of High Voltage (HV) System design, Traction Batteries, Electric Machines, Inverters, Power supplies and On-Board Chargers, i.e. all major parts of hybrid and electric systems. In our group you will develop battery climatization in a young team that is eager to electrify our brand in a broad effort with Plug-In Hybrids (PHEVs) and Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs). The company target is to electrify 10% of the cars in 2020. This is a wonderful challenge on a journey that has only begun, and we now need to re-enforce our SFR team to achieve the vision.

As System Function Engineer you will develop specifications for battery thermal interface, both hardware and software. Your responsibilities will include understanding and break down of working conditions for battery thermal interfaces in specific projects. You will also specify test types, define measurement data and take part in validation work. Interactions with colleagues, both within EPS and with other units within R&D or external organizations, are important. Are you passionate about Electrification and want to contribute to the transformation of Volvo Car Group into a sustainable car industry? At Electric Propulsion Systems (EPS), we are passionate!

Main responsibilities

* Create, prepare and release technical documentation, e.g. requirement specifications
* Specify diagnoses for battery thermal components
* Analyse thermal battery components as well as system and vehicle tests
* Collaborate with other departments like climate, cooling and software regarding interfaces
* Coordinate external work e.g. with suppliers or technical institutions

Required qualifications

* Master degree in Mechanical Engineering
* Work experience in the thermodynamic field
* Previous experience from mechanical design and/or testing is meritorious
* Fluent in English, written and spoken
* Driver´s license B

Personal qualities

* Analytic with interest in thermodynamics
* Result oriented with a structured way of working
* Able to act independently as well as to cooperate within a team
* Broad vehicle interest and knowledge
* Ability to travel

About Volvo Car Group
The future belongs to those who are empowered by a great idea and have the ability to carry it out. At Volvo Car Group, our vision is clear: "To be the world's most progressive and desired luxury car brand" by simplifying people's lives. We have bold targets when it comes to innovation, sales and customer satisfaction and to make this happen, we need talented people onboard. People with passion, energy, business sense and the drive to innovate. People that want to 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.

Contact
In this recruitment process we are collaborating with Randstad Sourceright. If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact the responsible recruitment consultant Jesper Sundström at +46 72 988 94 59 or by e-mail jesper.sundstrom@randstadsourceright.se. Note that applications by e-mail will not be accepted.
Interviews will be held continuously. To apply, please register your profile and attach your application documents via the link below as soon as possible but no later than September 19th 2016.