Battery Distribution Unit Architect

at  Volvo Group

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

WHO ARE WE?

Electromobility is the global development center within the Volvo Group for electric drivelines. We develop zero-emission propulsion systems making a difference for the Volvo Group’s customers and society.
At the Energy and Storage System (ESS) section, we’re responsible for the complete battery solution. At our section, we are accountable for the lifecycle management of the ESS, from advanced engineering, throughout product development into the maintenance phase. In the Service box and Ventilation group we’re looking for a highly experienced engineer which is not afraid to take the lead, to join our team and further strengthening the development of our components, contributing to the overall battery system. We as a team build on team member’s strengths and complement each other to become a successful team while having fun at work.

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

As a Battery Distribution Unit Architect, you will work in the mechanical design team. We are responsible for the structural design of the service box or often called battery distribution unit (BDU). You will lead the team into the next generation of world class BDU design, define the technical solutions and ensure that we meet the system design requirements for our products. You will inspire the team to be in the forefront of battery design and you will balance and optimize the design on a system level. You will drive advanced engineering activities and be the “go to” person when things get difficult.

Some of the responsibilities are to:

• Work as the lead technical engineer for the Service Box team.
• Assign the “technical agenda” for a specific project.
• Be involved in early phases and concepts.
• Be responsible for the team’s technical roadmap.
• Lead and prioritize technical innovations and benchmarking activities – Advanced Engineering.
• Lead proof of value and proof of concept internally and together with external partners.
• Be responsible for defining sub-system requirements (in requirement tools) and ensuring that they are met later in the project.
• Assist in taking the difficult technical decisions when things do not go according to plan.
• You will assist and mentor team members in requirement and risk management.