Senior System Design Engineer, Traction Voltage, Electromobility

Do you want to be at the forefront of developing electric vehicles and sustainable transportation?  
Volvo Group Electromobility is changing the automotive world, and we are now looking for you who want to contribute to a sustainable transformation through innovation. The Electromobility organization is responsible for the complete lifecycle development of our electric powertrains – from advanced engineering through product development into the maintenance phase. Together we drive Electromobility transition based on cutting-edge engineering and state-of-the-art research. By joining us, you’ll be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals. We make our customers; the planet and our future generations win. 
Do you want to use your embedded software engineering skills to develop real tangible solutions that will change the way we live and work? If so, apply today! 
 
The position 
The role of the Senior System Design Engineer is to work with system changes and new features to our electric driveline. You will be responsible for defining requirements and working with the traction voltage system to develop solutions for meeting those requirements. For many software developers, this represents an exciting next step in their career.  
 
In the technology shift into electromobility, this is a cross functional position that is bridging the software and hardware requirements. You will balance the complexity of third part integration with the customers applications in combination with challenges connected to heavy vehicles and platform design. In addition, you will drive cross functional work including system concept and risk analysis. Your collaboration and communication skills are therefore very important.  
 
Who are we and what do we do 
The Traction Voltage System Group is a diverse group with skilled Senior System Design Engineers. We work in an innovative area, where we contribute early to the projects. We are part of an inclusive environment with a rapid pace of technology innovations- for faster charging times, increased transport range and a platform mindset that are cost effective.  

Who we are looking for 
We are looking for someone with a Master of Science in Electronics, Data science, Software engineering, Mechatronics or similar. Ideally you have 6-8 years’ experience working with embedded software design and development or embedded system design and development. Extended experience with propulsion systems in battery electric vehicles and experience from traction voltage systems/components is also valued. It is an advantage to have documented experience working with functional safety and it is meritorious if you have worked with Cyber security in automotive products and applications.  

As a person, you should have a solid technical leadership experience in cross functional environment, be a good communicator, be effective at planning and prioritising tasks, be results oriented and willing to challenge the current norms. You are fluent in both written and verbal English.  
You can take decisions, engage and inspire, have confidence in your abilities to influence outcomes, are structured and creative, and passionate about networking across functions to achieve shared objectives. 
 
What we can offer 
We are offering you an exciting opportunity to work with completely new technology and help develop full-electric propulsion systems for a range of different vehicles and machinery. The Volvo Group has high ambitions when it comes to sustainability and CO2 emissions. By playing such an important role in the company’s electromobility development, you will be a key contributor to achieving those targets. 
 
As a large, global company, we can also offer multiple career paths for further growth and development. This can either be more senior roles within the same technical area, expansion into new technical areas or switching to management roles. 
 
For more information, contact Johan Ramert, johan.ramert@volvo.com 
 
 

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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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