PhD Research Scholar - Mechanical Design Engineer

Position Description: Mechanical Design Engineer, ESS,
Electromobility, GTT Bangalore

About the 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, currently employed or doing projects in specifically identified areas (Currently pursuing Ph.D).

Place of Work: Bangalore

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 a key component within the electrified powertrain is the Energy Storage System (ESS). At our section, we are accountable for the lifecycle management of the ESS, from advanced engineering, throughout product development into the maintenance phase.

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.


What will you do?

• To develop sustainable materials used in battery packaging
• Scout for materials with less CO2 footprint, Plant based, recyclability
• Potential parts include Cells spacers, isolators etc
• Materials which support Reman, Refurbish, Recycle

Required skills and experience:

• Mechanical / Automobile / Materials and Polymer Engineering or equivalent education
• Good materials knowledge
• Strong commitment to deliver on time with consistent and strict adherence to quality
• Be independent, pro-active and continuously strive to improve.
• Good in presentation and communication skills

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