PhD Research Scholar -Electrical Simulation Engineer

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

About This Program

Objective: To apply rich knowledge and research mindset and empower them to build rewarding and satisfying careers in the fields of transport and infrastructure.

Structure: Paid program of nine-month duration

Eligibility: PhD Scholars registered with any university in India or abroad in a relevant academic discipline , doing projects in specifically identified areas (Currently pursuing PhD candidates ONLY ).

Place of Work: Bangalore (WFO all 5 days)

We are currently looking for a passionate engineer to join Electromobility team in the Electrical Simulation domain for Energy Storage System Battery Packs.

This is us, your new colleagues

We are responsible for the development transition from conventional powertrains to electromobility and to secure a stepwise implementation in different segments/regions. We develop and drive the electromobility product portfolio for Trucks & Buses as well as creating opportunities for all business areas within Volvo Group. The importance of electromobility is growing every day and simulation plays a key role in the product development life cycle in electromobility.

You will be part of an agile and approachable organization with skilled product teams consisting of passionate people, in an optimistic atmosphere, where joy, knowledge sharing, and openness are key characteristics. With us, you will have a diverse, friendly, and open-minded team on your side, always providing you the help needed to manage tasks you cannot imagine today.

Who are you?

To be successful in this position you need to be a team player and have an analytic mindset of a true problem solver.

You have experience from the automotive industry with great attitude working cross functional and have a willingness to learn and take more responsibility.

Key Responsibilities Are

• Perform literature study to benchmark the simulations in electrical and power electronics domain
• Establish electromagnetic simulation methods for electric vehicle components to analyse the compliance with standards (Eg: Onboard Charger, DC-DC Convertor)
• Power electronics simulation to model components like DC-DC Convertor and transformer
• Model the component CAD, perform simulations and validate results against experimental data to improve simulation confidence
• Collaborate with system engineers to integrate electromagnetic designs with overall system requirements.
• Analyse simulation outputs to improve the design and propose solutions.
• Develop and benchmark new simulation methods and tools
• Define requirements/ tests/ data to develop models
  
  

Required Skills And Experience

• Research background in power electronics and EMI/EMC domain
• Experience in EMI/EMC testing preferred
• Strong domain knowledge in electromagnetic domain and standards required.
• Simulation tool experience of Ansys Maxwell and Simulia CST Studio preferred along with any CAD tool experience
• Excellent communication skills to convey the simulation outputs to global stakeholders
  
  

Personal Characteristics

• Ownership/Accountability
• Assertive communication
• Attention to Detail
• Structured and analytical
• Solution oriented
• Problem-Solving/Decision-Making
• Flexibility
• Conceptual Thinking
• Creativity/Innovation
• Leadership mindset
• Clear & crisp in communication
• Demonstrates collaboration
  
  

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Who We Are And What We Believe In

We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

Trucks Technology & Industrial Division hire team players who are ready to create real customer impact. Our decentralized teams work close to our customers, with speed and autonomy, to build what they truly need.

Join us to collaborate on innovative, sustainable technologies that redefine how we design, build, and deliver value. Bring your curiosity, your expertise, and your collaborative energy, and together, we’ll turn bold ideas into tangible solutions for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow.

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