Director Motor Drive System

Are you ready to make electrifying connections? Help us design sustainable transportation solutions for the future. As part of the Volvo Group Technology team, you’ll help us accelerate our journey by engineering exciting next-gen technologies with a global reach.


Be part of our evolution as we strengthen our team. Bring your love of developing systems, working collaboratively, and your advanced skills to a place where you can make an impact. You'll contribute to projects that determine new, sustainable solutions. Come and join Volvo Group and help leave society in good shape for the next generation.


Role and responsibilities


The department Electromobility is organized within the product development organization of Group Trucks Technology in Gothenburg. Within the Electromobility department we work with design and 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 as well creating opportunities for all business areas within Volvo Group. Electromobility is one of the keys to achieving sustainable mobility for the future.


As the Director of Motor Drive System, you will have a senior leading position with the responsibility to drive the development of Electric Motor Drive Systems within the Electromobility function of GTT. You will report to the Vice President of Power Conversion and thereby be a key player in the management team. Here you will have a big impact on the quality of the coming electric products of the Volvo Group.


In your important mission you will:


Define, lead and implement the Motor Drive System strategy and roadmap, with a full product ownership from cradle to grave. You will develop our capabilities and capacity, making us the experts and go-to group. Passionately develop individuals to reach their full potential and continuously work towards improving the way of working at electromobility is a successful method to achieve our mission.


How to succeed


You’ll need to dream big to invigorate our way of working. Bring your fresh vision, enthusiasm, strong knowledge, and exceptional communication skills to this highly visible role to develop next-gen technologies in a team environment. We want your skills to energize the way we work and take us to another level.


Your qualifications:


● MSc in Electrical Engineering/Mechatronics/Physics
● Minimum 15 years of experience from complex product development (preferably from Automotive area)
● Solid experience in power electronics development (electric motor drive/electric motors)
● Leadership experience within agile way of working
● Experience from platform development
● Knowledge in functional safety/ISO 26262 and Software development methods
● Experience from power electronic control software


We Value Your Wellbeing


Volvo Group believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion and offers a safe environment to grow. Use your open mind and can-do attitude to help us steer our transportation solutions toward a more sustainable tomorrow.


The position is based in Gothenburg, Sweden.


Curious and want to know more?


You are welcome to contact Åsa Hansson, VP Power Conversion at: asa.hansson@volvo.com, if you have any questions about the role.


Please register your application as soon as possible but no later than December 16th.


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