Let’s shape the future togetherLet’s shape the future together
We’re shaping our business around people. While our cars embrace leading-edge technologies, we never employ technology for its own sake. Quite the opposite. Instead, our focus is on adapting technology to benefit people. This philosophy extends to the sales and customer experience we aim to deliver. Do you want to be a part of creating the exciting solutions of tomorrow’s mobility? Then look no further, join us.
Let's introduce ourselves
The group (Power Electronics Inverter Design) consists of two teams driving the development of traction Inverters for our Battery Electric Vehicles. We offer an exciting career opportunity right in the heart of electrification at Volvo Cars. We aspire to a company culture that inspires you to aim high. You do your best and have fun doing it!
What’s in it for you?
Our Power Electronics Department designs the brain and muscles of the Electric Vehicle propulsion system, the traction inverter hardware & software as well as power conversion and charger units. If you are Power Electronics Designer that aims to find the most innovative solutions for the world’s best electric drive systems, then you apply to join our team.
What you'll do
We are seeking a talented researcher for a 5-year Industrial PhD position at Volvo Cars, in collaboration with Högskolan Väst and Uppsala Universitet. This position offers a unique opportunity to advance electric vehicle technology while pursuing academic research.
In this role, you will explore the multi-objective optimization of traction inverters using Power Electronics Building Blocks (PEBB). Your research will focus on optimizing cost, efficiency, power density, and reliability of modern electric vehicle systems. You will develop and validate prototype traction inverters, creating comprehensive design optimization guidelines for practical applications.
The ideal candidate should hold a Master's Degree in Electronics Engineering or related field with a focus on power electronics. You should have strong expertise in power electronics converters, control strategies, and simulation tools (PLECS, MATLAB, Ltspice). Programming skills in C and Python are essential.
We're looking for someone who combines strong analytical abilities with excellent organizational skills. The successful candidate will be proactive, enthusiastic about sharing knowledge, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
This position represents an exciting opportunity to contribute to sustainable transportation technology while developing your expertise in both academic and industrial settings. You will be guided by one industrial supervisor and two academic supervisors throughout your PhD journey.
What you'll bring
We believe you have Master´s Degrees in Electronics Engineering or other related electrical engineering majors, with a power electronics curriculum.
Knowledge of power electronics converters, including analysis, modeling, and control strategies, as well as proficiency in various topologies.
Understanding of multi-physics analysis in power electronics, encompassing thermal, electromagnetic, and structural considerations.
Hands-on experience in designing high-power converters and conducting prototype testing in laboratory environments.
Experience in optimizing power electronics performance, with a focus on enhancing key metrics such as cost efficiency and operational effectiveness.
Expertise in key hardware functions, including but not limited to gate driver circuits, power semiconductors, DC link capacitors, and busbar design and analysis.
Familiarity with power electronics reliability principles is an advantage.
Proficiency in simulation tools for power electronics, such as PLECS, MATLAB, and Ltspice.
Competence in schematic and PCB layout design software, such as Altium Designer.
Experience with multi-physics simulation platforms, such as ANSYS.
Strong programming skills in languages like C and Python.
On a personal level:
You are a highly motivated and dependable team player with a consistently positive attitude and a collaborative spirit.
You take initiative, demonstrating a natural enthusiasm for sharing your expertise and passion with others to inspire and empower those around you.
With a strong analytical mindset, you approach challenges methodically, embracing opportunities to grow and adapt with a flexible and open-minded attitude.
Your organizational skills enable you to effectively prioritize and plan activities for yourself.
Ready to Take the Next Step?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.
Once your application is successfully submitted, you’ll receive a confirmation email. Applications are open until 14th of February 2025. We’re excited to get to know you!
Volvo Cars – driving change togetherVolvo 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!