Technical Process Lead

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Technical Process Lead (Northlake, TX)

What We Are Looking For:

We are looking for a skilled Process & Implementation Engineer specialized in electrical/high voltage battery technology, to ensure alignment with service & repair instructions used by Battery Center technicians locally at US BC. This role will reside within the US Battery Center and will specifically own the operations within the production & repair lines to ensure all equipment is functional, highly effective and maintained properly. This individual will also be responsible for all aspects of equipment and tooling for the facility & will train the team for usage. This position will require on-site support to the facility in Northlake, TX & will report to the Head of US Battery Lifecycles Services Team.

A Day in the life:

• Developing the approach to implementation of the high-voltage battery repair process & procedures for all battery pack repair lines.

• Ownership of the change management process as repair functionality increases at the Battery Center. Direct line of interaction with the BC Manager to ensure the team is equipped, tooled, and fully prepared for all battery variants.
• Strive to improve the repair facility processes with the BC Manager, Method Engineer & Global team to drive more efficient results.
• Assisting with the development of maintenance charging processes for battery inventory within the US market, not limited to Dallas Battery storage spaces.

• Provide support in developing process gaps for battery repairs, neutralization, handling of battery materials to support the Battery Center and network.

• Collaborate in cross-functional teams with Battery Centers within US VCSB (Volvo Cars Service Business).
• You will manage your working time according to the project timeline, actively gathering information from other teams & collaborating.

What you will bring to Volvo:

• • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, electrical engineering (or technical related field) with 3+ years proven equivalent work experience.
  • 1+ years of experience in a technical or electrical position – Experience as an electrician, electrical engineer, in battery technology, knowledge of high voltage batteries or related experiences.
  • 1+ years of experience in equipment, tooling or testing system design or oversight.
  • General knowledge of electric vehicles and an ability to interact with our technical team regarding repair methods, procedures, and tools.
  • Advanced Microsoft Power Point and Excel skills.
  • Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally. (Approximately 10%)

 You might also have…

• • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written presentation, and communication skills.
  • An ability to work with complex topics and steer discussion at the appropriate level of detail.
  • It would be beneficial to have the experience in working with projects related to high voltage vehicles/batteries.
  • Ability to drive change and influence people & synthesize complex topics into easy-to-understand terms.

Who are we?

Everything we do starts with people. Our purpose is to provide freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable and safe way. We are committed to simplifying our customers’ lives by offering better technology solutions that improve their impact on the world and bringing the most advanced mobility innovations to protect them, their loved ones and the people around them. 

Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. The people of Volvo Cars are committed to making a difference in our world. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. We believe in bringing out the best in each other and harnessing the true power of people. At Volvo Cars your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential. Join us on a journey of a lifetime as we create safety, autonomous driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow.