Product Engineer Lead, Charging

Volvo Group is accelerating the journey towards sustainable transportation solutions for the future. One key technology area is Electromobility, where we are growing rapidly and need to strengthen our team. Are you a lead software engineer who wants to be part of the electromobility technology shift and contribute to create a sustainable and emission free future? Are you passionate about seeing your work come to life and contribute to the electromobility revolution? Then you are the one we are looking for. Apply now!

Role and responsibilities

The department Electromobility is part of the product development organization of Volvo Group Trucks Technology in Gothenburg. Within the Electromobility department we work with development of electromobility systems and components such as energy storage, motor drives and charging solutions for Volvo group products. The organization develops and drives the Electromobility product portfolio for Trucks, Buses, Construction Equipment and Marine applications. Furthermore, we create opportunities for all business areas within Volvo Group.

About our team
We are responsible for the inhouse application software development of the charging functions. We ensure functionality and uptime of the charging management system and we’re building the charging software with commonalities for the full electrified product range within Volvo. Trucks, Buses, Construction machines and Penta applications all use our platform. We develop and test new functions in simulations, on-target ECUs, HIL, trucks and buses.

In this position, you will be part of a prosperous organization, dedicated to forefront technology as well as being a great place to grow. You, together with the rest of the team, will play an important role to reach Volvo Group´s goal, of achieving 100% fossil free vehicles by 2040. Teamwork and collaboration are the foundation of great products and an inclusive workplace. Therefore, we work in cross-functional teams of colleagues with complementary skills committed to a common purpose. The responsibility covers leading a cross functional team to design and develop the future charging platform that fulfills the customer end products. That includes lead the microcontrollers selection process, communication protocols, ECUs, HW, consider cybersecurity, certificates handling and where to allocate the different HW and SW functions.

Who are you? 

We are looking for a Product Engineer Lead, Charging, who is highly collaborative. You also value the customer’s perspective and high expectations using Volvo’s premium products in your daily business. Experience from the automotive industry, embedded systems is necessary for this role. You have knowledge of embedded software development.

You must have the following: 
•    Relevant B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Engineering
•    High knowledge on Charging Standards: CCS, V2G.
•    Strong aptitude in abstract thinking, system theoretic analysis
•    Minimum five years of experience within automotive industry.
•    Fluent in both written and spoken English. 
•    Experience on Microcontrollers selection
•    Experience on automotive communication protocols: CAN, Ethernet, SPI…

Meritorious:
•    Knowledge on Charging Standards: MCS, OppCharge, GBT, Chademo, PnC
•    Cybersecurity on Automotive
•    Experience using Simulink, CANalyzer
•    Understanding of the Truck/ Bus customers.
•    Enthusiastic to engage, inspire and help others 
•    A team player 
•    European driver’s license for Truck and/or Bus

What we can offer 

We are offering you the opportunity to be part of the biggest technology shift in the transport industry in decades. Electromobility is rapidly changing the way we travel, commute and transport goods, and will play a major role in fighting environmental challenges of the future. By joining us, you will be able to contribute with your skills and knowledge. At the same time, we enjoy all the benefits of being part of a large global company.
We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy working together with many people with different technical skills and culture, meaning that you will develop your network, your skills and work globally. On top of challenging tasks and great colleagues, we offer you the chance to work in a vibrant international organization with great opportunities for personal development.

Are you curious and have some questions? Contact me!

I will gladly give you more information about the position and how we can team up to electrify tomorrow! 

Xavier Escobar, Manager at Electromobility Controls 

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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.

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.