Engineering Manager - Inverter Controls

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 We are the Power Electronics SW Technology Area within Power Electronics department, a part of Propulsion and Energy unit at Volvo Cars. Within Power Electronics SW, we are responsible for system design and SW for electric drive inverters, transmission, DC/DCs, and onboard chargers. The Power Electronics SW Technology Area develops state-of-the-art embedded software in-house, including complete system safety design, SW architecture, integration, testing and release. As Engineering Manager for Inverter Controls within Power Electronics SW you will be responsible for a group consisting of function developers and SW design engineers. Inverter Controls is responsible of SW detailed design, development and testing (ASPICE: SWE3 & SWE4) of functions like; derating control, thermal monitoring, thermal control, Power variants, mode management, immobilizer, power management. What´s in it for you Your focus will be to inspire and lead our teams towards new challenges ahead. You and the teams focus are to advance the electric propulsion technology development. You will ensure the work environment, set objectives, do performance reviews and salary setting for your team members. You will also ensure competence development and recruitment to assure highly skilled individuals with the right competence in line with our long-term technical strategies. You contribute with a strong sense of customer focus and business acumen in management forums as well in co-operations with fellow colleagues, team members and suppliers. Your contribution is very important regarding the departments future business direction and results. About you You enjoy leading through people, listen and coach to motivate and create new solutions together! You prefer an open mind where you include and deal with demanding situations with creative thinking to reach bigger business values.   With your experience you are proactive and act quickly and reliably when needed. Competence is Important * M.Sc. or equivalent and proven technical experience * Proven experience in an equivalent position * Documented leadership qualities and experiences * Driving license is nesessary  * Knowledge and experience in Power Electronics Control is meritorious * Previous experience in Automotive is meritorious  We aspire a company culture that inspires you to aim high and have fun doing it!  How to learn more and apply You are welcome with your application by submitting your resume and cover letter via the link below no later than the 29th of September. For questions about the position please contact Niclas Bratt (Department Manager Power Electronics, 97300) at niclas.bratt@volvocars.com. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Senior Recruiter, Kristin Lövgren at Kristin.lovgren@volvocars.com. Please note that we will not handle applications via email.