Global Component Responsible - Brake Resistor

Join our innovative team and be part of our evolution as we work together towards a clean future. As a member of Volvo Group Technology team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the design and engineering of sustainable transportation solutions for the future. Bring your passion for developing systems, advanced skills, and collaborative mindset to a place where you can make a real impact. 

Together, we will accelerate our journey towards a greener world and leave society in good shape for the next generation! 

Who are we? 

Within the Motor Drive System SW and REDS team, you will work alongside 11 highly skilled engineers from different countries and with a wide range of experiences. Together we work on the development of applications for traction motors and electrical brake systems which are being used in fuel cell and battery electric powertrains across the Volvo Group comprising of Volvo Trucks, Volvo Buses, Volvo Penta and Volvo Construction Equipment. This means that you will be working at the center of the Volvo Group.

The Role 

As a Global Component Responsible Brake Resistor you will be the responsible person towards suppliers and the Volvo engineering project teams. You will have a close cooperation with colleagues from electromobility and work cross functional with departments within Volvo Group Trucks Technology (GTT), purchasing, and other business areas within Volvo Group. You will also lead the supplier communication and development to secure their deliveries towards Volvo Group.

Your major responsibilities will be to:

•    Lead development and verification activities for brake resistor including software from concept to industrialization
•    Drive technical communication between suppliers and cross functional Volvo projects
•    Contribute to system design in early stages of new projects
•    Create and follow up technical requirements
•    Create and anchor time plans for component level
•    Support builds, testing, and fault tracing

To succeed in this role, you will require 

•    Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Applied physics or comparable
•    At least 5 years of relevant work experience in product development of bought hardware and software, preferably in the field of high voltage systems
•    Experience with working with or at a supplier
•    Excellent communication skills
•    Fluency in English language
•    Ability to take responsibility and drive tasks independently as well lead others indirectly 

We consider it meritorious to have experience with supplier developed software processes and to have experience with interfaces of inverter hardware.

Who are you? 

As an individual, you possess the remarkable ability to engage, inspire, and drive for exceptional results and performance excellence. Your confidence in your own abilities allows you to influence positive outcomes, and your flexible and innovative mindset enables you to find better ways of doing things while involving and inspiring others.
Bring your fresh vision, enthusiasm, strong knowledge, and good communication skills to this role to develop next-gen technologies in a team environment. We want your problem-solving skills to energize the way we work and take us to another level.  

Come, join us as we take our solutions into a new era and make modern life possible. Let's drive progress together!

Please note that last application date is: 5th of October 2024. 
Questions about the recruitment process? 
 
Please contact me; Erik Hoevenaars acting manager MDS SW & REDS. at: erik.hoevenaars@volvo.com

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. 

Who we are and what we believe in 
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities. 

Group Trucks Technology are seeking talents to help design sustainable transportation solutions for the future. As part of our team, you’ll help us by engineering exciting next-gen technologies and contribute to projects that determine new, sustainable solutions. Bring your love of developing systems, working collaboratively, and your advanced skills to a place where you can make an impact. Join our design shift that leaves society in good shape for the next generation.