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 will play a vital role in engineering exciting next-gen technologies with a global reach. Join us in our journey as we strengthen our team and bring your passion of design engineering, collaborative work and advanced skills to make a significant impact. Contribute to projects that shape new, sustainable solutions and leave a positive legacy for the next generation.


In this role you will belong to the Energy Storage Engineering (ESE) function. We strive to develop world-class batteries for different applications within the Volvo Group. Our goal is to deliver the most competitive ESS on the market, overseeing the lifecycle of the battery from advanced engineering to product development, manufacturing, and maintenance.



Your future team
The Thermal Management team is responsible for developing the thermal management solution for the Volvo Group future and current batteries. Thermal management is key for sustainable and long life batteries for the electrification for Volvo Group. The opportunities are endless, and that is why we are now looking for a Thermal Design Engineer.


In this position, you will:

• Lead thermal components design in the battery pack throughout the development phases.

• Mature the thermal management design in close collaboration with other components and systems within the battery.

• Collaborate and balance thermal hardware design with cell, module, pack enclosure, electrical system, BMS, etc.

• Balance QDCFSS (Quality, Design, Cost, Feature, Sustainability, Safety)

Who are you?
To succeed in this role, we are looking for you who has a genuine passion for design engineering and a willingness to learn and expand skills, particularly in battery technology and its enclosure. With your experience of balancing different technical attributes like energy density, thermal performance, crash, electrical safety and durability, you will be able to thrive in the position. Your effective communication skills and the ability to plan, align and focus on priorities will make you a great collaborator in the team.


We also see that you have:

• B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or a similar field, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive industrial experience of design engineering experience in mechanical design, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Extensive experience in thermal components and mechanical design of traction batteries.

• Experience in leading traction battery development through all development phases.

• Extensive understanding of battery pack component and system design.

• A good understanding of the whole electric propulsion system.

• Deep knowledge about different material technology.

• Proven experience as a technical x-functional leader

• Knowledge about Volvo groups different applications and architectures.

• Experience in CREO parametric and Windchill PDM-Link

Curious? Have questions? Let us know!
Hiring Manager: Stina Karlsson, stina.karlsson.2@volvo.com


Last application date: 6th of October 2024.


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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. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.


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.