Technical Specialist - High Risk Batteries - Car Service Operations

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.

About us
Volvo Cars is on an ambitious journey when it comes to electrification, aiming for 50% of global sales to be pure electrified by 2025. To ensure we can achieve and sustain a strong position in the market as an electrified OEM, it is critical to have a solid set up for how to handle aftermarket challenges. Car Service Operations have implemented Battery Centers in each region to secure battery pack replacement supply for the aftermarket as well as fulfilling Volvo Cars strategy for electric vehicle batteries post 1st life. Our ART Battery Life Cycle Service purpose is to ensure hassle free usage for consumers by creating maximum value throughout the Battery lifecycle. 
Battery Lifecycle Services manage analysis, repair/remanufacture and storage as well as build BEV and PHEV battery packs for re-use in vehicles. Our activities include Repurposing (BESS) applications, battery take back of severely damaged batteries and logistic solutions.

What you will do
As a member of a cross-funtional team you will work on a wide variety of Epics and Features relating to the recycling of traction batteries.
Your tasks include but are not limited to:
•    Assist Global Technical support in fault tracing HV battery packs.
•    Perform risk and safety analysis of HV batteries specially focusing on the logistics of High risk batteries.
•    Develop technical solutions to neutralize a high risk battery and make it safe for transportation.
•    Testing and validation for handling high risk HV batteries.

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 who have a University degree, preferably in Chemistry, Material Science or equivalent or experience.
You have a big 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 recruirements for this role.
Furthermore, its meritorious if you have experience working with technical support and developing solutions for retailer network.
Knowledge about handling high risk batteries in accordance with ADR, UN 3480 (Dangerous goods) and experience of working agile are also meriterious.
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 colloaborate and 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.
You are action oriented and continuously working to improve processes with focus on safety and efficiency.

How to learn more and apply
Does this sound like your next challenge?
Please register your profile and attach your application documents via the link below as soon as possible, but no later than 2023-05-11.
Please note that due to GDPR applications via email will not be approved. 

If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact Hiring Manager Elisabet Dokakis Stojanova by email at elisabet.dokakis.stojanova@volvocars.com . If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Senior Recruiter pedram.yousefi@volvocars.com .