Electronics Design Engineer
Job Summary
Take the lead in driving innovation
At Volvo Cars we are committed to advancing safety sustainability and electrification. To achieve our ambitious goals we are looking for forward-thinking individuals who can identify challenges before they arise and deliver cutting-edge solutions that set new industry standards.
When you choose a career with Volvo Cars youre not just joining a company youre helping shape the future of mobility.
Lets introduce ourselves
We are committed to developing innovative safe and robust power electronics systems that enable the next generation of electrified products. Our Power Hardware & Mechanical Design team plays a central role in ensuring that hardware designs meet stringent functional safety requirements while delivering toptier performance and quality. We value technical excellence collaboration and a deep commitment to safety and engineering integrity.
We are now seeking an experienced Electronics Design Engineer with strong expertise in power electronics development and ISO 26262 Part 5 implementation. With us you will have the opportunity to work on cuttingedge power electronics for nextgeneration electrified systems in a collaborative highly skilled engineering environment with strong opportunities for personal and professional development in functional safety and advanced power hardware design.
What youll do
You will develop (time technique cost) new or improved product modules electronic components systems electronic design aspects or functions using computer-assisted design technology and/or leading development tasks internally or at supplier. Responsibilities includes ensuring test and verification of systems or components.
In this role you will take ownership of hardware functional safety activities for our power hardware and mechanical design team ensuring full alignment with safety standards and supporting the creation of robust safe and innovative power electronics solutions.
As part of your responsibility you will:
Lead hardware functional safety per ISO 26262 Part 5 from requirements and architecture to analyses (FMEDA FTA DFA) and safety mechanisms
Assess diagnostic coverage and safety metrics (SPFM LFM PMHF)
Maintain safety documentation and contribute to safety cases
Collaborate across system software and hardware teams for traceability
Support internal and external safety assessments and audits
Lead and support integration of safety mechanisms into power hardware designs
Contribute to power electronics development including gate drivers measurement/protection circuits and highvoltage/highcurrent modules
Review schematics PCB designs simulations and components with focus on robustness reliability and safety
Manage requirements and traceability using tools such as CarWeaver in line with ISO 26262
Ensure linkage between safety goals hardware requirements design and test cases
Coach team members on functional safety and structured hardware development
Collaborate across electronics mechanical systems software and test teams
What youll bring
You bring a strong analytical and structured problem solving mindset communicate clearly and confidently about complex safety topics and work effectively in cross functional environments with the ability to influence engineers and stakeholders in safety critical decisions.
The ideal candidate holds Electronics Power Electronics or a related field with 57 years of experience in power electronics or hardware design and 35 years hands on experience with ISO 26262 Part 5. You have strong expertise in hardware functional safety including FMEDA FTA DFA safety requirements development and safety metrics as well as practical experience using Medini Analyze and requirements management tools. You bring solid knowledge of power semiconductors (IGBT SiC MOSFET) high voltage and high current design principles analog and mixed signal electronics and safety related hardware verification and validation.
Experience with ASPICE and V model engineering practices along with knowledge of EMC/EMI insulation coordination thermal design and high power PCB layout is an advantage. Familiarity with simulation tools such as PSpice LTSpice or MATLAB/Simulink and experience mentoring or guiding engineers in functional safety topics are also beneficial. You bring a strong analytical and structured problem solving mindset communicate clearly and confidently about complex safety topics and work effectively in cross functional environments with the ability to influence engineers and stakeholders in safety critical decisions.
Volvo Cars. For Life.
For nearly a century Volvo Cars has empowered people to move freely in a personal sustainable and safe way. Today we are driving bold advancements in electrification sustainability and automotive safety. To realise our ambitious vision we are seeking innovative minds who are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow today.
At Volvo Cars we believe extraordinary things are achieved by ordinary people with a passion for making a difference. If youre inspired by the opportunity to help redefine the future of mobility we invite you to be part of our journey.
Ready to take the next step
Submit your CV in English and tell us why youre the ideal candidate for a role at Volvo Cars. Applications must be received no later than 10th of May . You will receive a confirmation email after your submission. As part of the recruitment process the final candidates will undergo a background check.
We welcome your application!
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About Company
Volvo Car USA is a subsidiary of Volvo Car Group of Gothenburg, Sweden and is headquartered in Rockleigh, NJ, with regional sales offices located in Rockleigh, Summerville, SC, and Irvine, CA. In addition, Volvo Car US Operations, the home of our new US factory, is located in South Ca ... View more