BMS HW Engineer - Vehicle Propulsion

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

About us
The Electric Propulsion & Energy department at Volvo Cars is Implementing cutting edge technology in our products and services, we develop complete HW and SW solutions for power electronics, traction batteries, thermal management, charging and electric driveline. We aim at leading in sustainable e-propulsion and we restlessly contribute to carbon neutrality, circular economy, and ethical business.

Within the department Battery Control & ECU Platform ​we are responsible for the basic SW, application SW and ECU HW to our BEVS and PHEVS batteries. 

You will be part of a BMS team (Battery Management System) that develop and realize the BMS HW functionality.
With your electronic engineering skills, you will ensure that the BMS system requirements, ISO 26262 and EMC/EMI compliance is fulfilled. You will also support the Traction battery department in electronics and electrical area in general.

What You’ll Do
You ensure that suppliers understand and implements our requirements and perform verifications
and take ownership of electronics attribute requirements (EMC and Electrical Performance) and low-level functional requirements of BMS. You also manage compliance towards Volvo Cars Standards and HW SOW with suppliers and follow up prototype vehicle builds and manufacturing of prototypes

Within the role you also perform electronic design reviews and lead and deliver ISO 26262 Part 5 work products and take responsibility for system safety implementation on HW.- FTTI, FMEDA management and review
Furthermore you support and develop concept selection for key components like MCU, ASICs etc and support RFI / RFQ phase with suppliers.

Part of you responsibility is also to develop H/W driver diagnostic requirements and ensure S/W implementation and validation together with system architects and S/W teams.
and manage requirements in Elektra, system weaver, eIDB
You also work with Base Tech SW engineers to ensure HW specifications fulfill the requirements. 

Competence is Important
* MSc EE or similar
* Knowledge/Experience in ISO 26262, especially part 5
* Experience of above-mentioned activities


Meritorious. 
* Work experience from the automotive industry, preferably within Volvo Cars
* Experience with ISO26262


About you
You are known for building trust and showing courage, which gives you a solid foundation to be able to coordinate with several teams among other advantages. You are also strongly self-driven, curious, and comfortable to independently plan, manage and monitor your work towards set goals.

We believe in people and that everyone possesses unique strengths! What is yours? 

How to Apply and Connect    
For questions regarding the position please contact Hiring Manager Eva-Lotta Barregren, via eva-lotta.barregren@volvocars.com.
For information regarding the recruitment process please contact Senior Recruiter Kristin Lövgren at Kristin.lovgren@volvocars.com.
You are welcome with your application as we will start the recruitment process immediately. We welcome your application by the 18th of February at the latest.
Please note that due to GDPR, we do not handle applications via mail.