Technical Expert (High Voltage Batteries)

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.

What you will do: 
As a member of a cross-funtional team you will work on a wide variety of assignments relating to re-purpose & recycling of traction batteries.
* Lead technical evaluations on recycling technologies in supplier sourcing and other partner evaluations
* Lead risk and safety analysis of HV battery dismantling & fault tracing activities, stationary storage applications as well as battery packaging & transportation
* Perform technical feasibility studies and develop technical solutions to ensure all battery handling activities are performed correctly and in a safe manner in Volvo workshops
* Develop techncail guidelines for Volvo workshops in safe handling of HV batteries
* Lead internal trainings on battery risk & safety


This is a small selection of what you will be doing but we place high value on flexibility and taking on new challenges

You and your skills:
You have a University degree or equivalent experience in combination with a university degree preferably in electrical or chemical, Material Science or equivalent.
You have a strong interest and knowledge of Lithium-ion battery technology and experience in working with battery safety and durability testing. Experience in testing and validation of battery packs and modules for safety is also one of the requirements for this role.
Knowledge about handling high risk batteries in accordance with ADR, UN 3480 (Dangerous goods) and experience of working agile are preferable.
Communicating both orally and written in English is important.

On a personal level
You are solution-orientated and able to make clear recommendations and take decisions.
You can easily interact both within and outside your team including external partners, are customer focused, committed to quality and have prioritization skills to delivery in time.
We value personal drive and ability to cooperate highly, as well as a businesslike way with the customer in focus.
Being action oriented and have a mindset of finding new ways of working to continuously improve processes with focus on safety, efficiency and adding value to business are also valuable.