Battery Method Engineer - Car Service Business
Help us shape the future of mobility
At Volvo Cars, we’re on an exciting journey to shape the future of mobility. We’re building direct relationships with customers, and aim to be a leader in new technology. It’s so exciting – we’re well on our way on our journey towards full electrification. Join us and become a part of our vision for the future – a future that's both exciting and a catalyst for positive change.
Let's introduce ourselves
Volvo Cars is on an ambitious journey when it comes to electrification, aiming for 50% of global sales to be pure electrified by 2025 and with the first pure electrified cars being introduced during 2020. To ensure we can achieve and sustain a strong position in the market as an electrified OEM, it is critical to have a solid set up for how to handle aftermarket challenges for both Volvo Cars and Polestar.
Volvo Cars Service Business will therefore implement Battery Centers in each region to secure battery pack replacement supply for the aftermarket as well as fulfilling Volvo Cars strategy for electric vehicle batteries post 1st life. Our department Battery Life Cycle Service’s purpose is to ensure hassle free usage for consumers by creating maximum value throughout the Battery lifecycle.
The Battery Center will manage storage, analyze and repair/remanufacture as well as build BEV and PHEV battery packs.
What you'll do
We are looking for a skilled Battery Method Engineer specialized in electrical/high voltage vehicles, to develop service & repair instructions used by Battery Center technicians globally.
Our production content includes development methods and instructions for diagnosis, repair, refurbishing and end of line testing as well as charging of stand-alone PHEV and EV batteries in collaboration with the Battery Center technicians, R&D and Manufacturing Engineering. We also evaluate new production ideas, concepts, technology and commercial performance.
Your responsibilities will be
- To create the repair methods for the High Voltage batteries.
- Align and manage your working time according to the project timeline.
- Perform work, test the methods and procedures on High Voltage batteries.
- Working with different people in different teams, in order to meet the project deadline.
What you'll bring
To be successful in this role, you have earned a B.Sc. degree or equivalent and preferably technical knowledge both in general and vehicle specific with relevant qualifications.
It would be beneficial to have the experience working with projects, related to high voltage vehicles/batteries.
Have experience in using VIDA, TIE, VCATS, DSA, KDP, Team Center or similar systems is meritorious.
You have excellent cross-functional working skills and experience from working with projects.
Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
On a personal level
A sense for good logic and structured way of working will be important in this role, as well as a high ability to work in teams and individually based on the task in hand.
You need to have a very good communication skills, curiousness and a personal eagerness to investigate, learn and drive for change to be able to accomplish results. You have a drive and passion for continuous improvements in your daily work as well as a high ability to work in teams, individually and multicultural.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Please submit your application through our career page. Due to GDPR regulations, we’re unable to store or consider applications from other platforms. Make sure to submit your application in English.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to Recruiter Pedram Yousefi at pedram.yousefi@volvocars.com. For specific questions about the position, please reach out to Hiring Manager Elisabeth Dokakis at elisabet.dokakis.stojanova@volvocars.com.
Once your application is successfully submitted, you’ll receive a confirmation email. Applications are open until 26th of January 2025. We’re excited to get to know you!
Volvo Cars – driving change together
Volvo Cars’ success is the result of a collaborative, diverse and inclusive working environment. Today, we’re one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with around 43,000 employees across the globe. At Volvo Cars, your career is designed around your skills and aspirations, so you can reach your fullest potential.
And it’s so exciting – we’re well on our way on our journey towards full electrification. We have five fully electric cars already on the market, and five more on the way. Our fully-electric and plug-in hybrid cars combined make up almost 50 per cent of our sales. So come and join us in shaping the future of mobility. There’s never been a more rewarding time to play your part in our inspiring and creative teams!
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