Group Manager Battery Cell Simulation, Electromobility

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? Volvo Group Electromobility is responsible for developing electromobility solutions and to secure a stepwise implementation in different segments/regions. Our  organization develops and drives the electromobility product portfolio for Trucks & Buses as well as creating opportunities for all business areas within the Volvo Group. We are growing to shape the future! 
A key component within the electrified powertrain is the Energy Storage Engineering. At our section, we are accountable for the lifecycle management of the Energy Storage Systems, from advanced engineering, product development into the maintenance phase.

 
We now recruiting a Group Manager Cell Simulation 

 
In this position, you will be part of the Cell & Module Department Management team, an organization dedicated to technology as well as empowering and developing our employees. We always use customer satisfaction as the ultimate performance measurement. 
You will be part of an agile and approachable organization with skilled teams consisting of passionate people. We work in an optimistic atmosphere, where joy, knowledge sharing, and openness are key characteristics. With us, you will have a diverse, friendly and open-minded team on your side, always providing you the help needed to manage tasks you cannot imagine today.

Responsibilities 
As manager for the Cell Simulation team you will lead a team of highly skilled and experienced battery cell simulation engineers. The team is responsible for building a strong Energy Storage Engineering and Cell simulation area as a part of the system design and integration throughout the lifecycle of the product. This work in being performed in close cooperation with the other Cell Simulation and Energy System and powertrain system engineering teams globally. The team will continuously strengthen our modeling and simulation capabilities to secure a robust world-class Energy Storage System. 

The global Cell modeling and simulation engineering networks will be led from this team and the team will prepare technical decisions from early concepts to improvements in current products. As manager for the Cell Simulation team you will also be responsible for the cross-functional alignment around Battery Cell simulations in close cooperation with both internal and external stakeholders. 
You are open and positive and like to lead technology and people. With us, you need to be a team player and an accessible Manager who leads and, with focus on individual development, forms a high performing team. You like to develop new ways of working. Together with your team, you will also be responsible to drive research and development activates with our university partners. 

Who are you? Are we a perfect match? 
To be able to fully enjoy this position you should be ambitious, energetic and a communicative leader with an entrepreneurial mind-set creating strong business relations. Since the area is in an early phase, it is important that you are flexible and enjoy working in a changing environment. 
 
Qualifications 

Minimum 6 years of experience in Battery Cell technology, modeling and simulations 

• Education at M.Sc. level or similar. PhD in material science, physics or chemistry is a merit 
• Deep understanding of LIB cell simulation and modeling tools (COMSOL, Ansys, Star CCM+, Python, MATLAB, Simulink etc.) 
• Empirical cell test skills to close the gap between simulated and experimental results. 
• Good knowledge in analysis and design of battery components for electric vehicle applications 
• Strong drive and energy level with ability to create a high performing working culture 

You are a leader with courage and integrity who can lead and drive changes together with the team.  

In addition you are team oriented with proven interest in people development. Result oriented and always looking for improvements in our way of working 

Communicative and with good influencing skills. Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Previous experience in a leadership position is a merit 

You will be part of a cross-functional and international environment, with English as a natural language for written and spoken communication. Personal fit will be of great importance in this recruitment, as we are actively working to build a diverse team in terms of experience, gender and backgrounds. 
 
Does this sound like your next challenge? 
Please apply as soon as possible as interviews will be held continuously. 
 

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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.

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. 

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