Senior SW Function Developer Power Electronics

It's not about technology. It's about life

 

At Volvo Cars, we’re on a mission to make people’s lives less complicated. We never start with technology and try to squeeze people in around it – we always design our cars around people, and we innovate to provide safe, sustainable and convenient mobility. Want to join us?

 

Who are we

The Power Electronics Software department at Volvo Cars is proud of being one of the most successful players within SW development for Electric Vehicles. We are responsible for delivering system solution and SW functionality for the Inverters in our electrified vehicles. Our vision is to deliver the best and most innovated functions to the market and continuously evolve our Software platform. The Inverter Controls team is an agile team consisting of innovative, passionate and dedicated people with a mix of gender, ages and nationalities. We focus on collaboration and communication within the group, and involve new members by inclusiveness and support to settle in. 
 
Who are you

You should be passionate about development of complex mechatronic systems within power electronics. You are devoted to driving engineering challenges all the way from business case and concept stage to mass production. You have background in software development and electronics and is a natural initiator that commits to deliver the team´s deliverables with high precision on quality. You are a team player that contributes and bring out the best from your fellow team members and work actively to increase your work network.
 
What you will do

You will work with model-based development (Simulink) of inverter functions and we are currently looking for competence within thermal model development and data optimization. You will test the SW on different levels and in different environments like SIL, HIL, machine rig, inverter rig and vehicle. We use Git for version handling, Silver/Testweaver for SIL testing and ETAS (INCA/MDA) for testing on HW so experience of any of these tools is considered meritorious. 
 You will be part of the Power Electronic Controls Team as a function developer. The team is responsible for delivering QM related Inverter and Converter functionality, ie. Mode management, Torque arbitration, HW protection, thermal modeling, Oil pump control etc.
 
You and your skills
•    Master of Science or Bachelor of Science within Electrical, Electronics, Controls Theory, Signals & Systems, Mechatronics or Power Electronics
•    Minimum of 10 years of relevant job experience from one or more of: SW development, Thermal modelling, Power Electronics, Function optimization scripting
•    European driver’s license
•    Fluent English skills
Following competences are considered meritorious
•    Simulink
•    Python
•    Testweaver
•    Silver
•    Git
•    Sympathy
•    DTECS
•    INCA/MDA
•    Canalyzer

 
Want to know more? We hope so

For questions about the position please contact Hiring manager, Eric Johansson at eric.johansson@volvocars.com for questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact recruiter, Malgorzata Dziczek at  malgorzata.dziczek@volvocars.com Please note that applications via email will not be approved. Interviews will be held continuously.

To apply, please register your profile and attach your application documents via the link below as soon as possible, but no later than 28th April 2024. 
 

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.