PhD - Fuel Cell Technology null

Job Description

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).

What do we do

• We are the System, Simulation and Analytics Team in Powertrain Engineering within Volvo Group Trucks Technology, a dynamic team working towards enabling the Technology organization in evaluating futuristic products and services for Volvo business units such as trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine applications.
• The main tasks in our team are to meet our customer's expectation on quality, fuel consumption and to comply with future legislation & support the strategic development . This is done by selecting future Powertrain HW-components like Fuel Cell and calibrate related functions. Upcoming emission & CO2 legislation requires development of advanced control strategies together with an optimized hardware and software. You will be an important contributor in this development.
• Powertrain is the heart of the Truck and is one of the focus areas within Volvo Group, which is at the forefront of sustainable transport solutions for tomorrow.
• We are on a mission to unleash the unimaginable power of an innovative mindset.
• Sound interesting. We want you to join us!

What will you do

• Play a key role in the process of decision making for the specification of Fuel Cell System and components requirements including performance, mechanical and structural characteristics, thermal management and electrical/mechanical interfaces
• Contribute to the development of requirements on fuel cell at a system level and cascade them to the component level for all interfaces (cathode, anode, cooling and electrical) including safety, mechanical, structural and NVH requirements.
• Investigate the Lifetime / durability of Fuel Cell and evaluate advance materials for various subsystems of the Fuel Cell
• Support to develop, calibrate and validate models as required
• Network within the organization as well as outside for the latest technology developments and trends in industry while also monitoring market developments
• Collaborate closely with various internal departments / laboratories and universities
• Support fuel cell control development by providing guidance to software engineers on operating conditions and strategies
• Interpret test data and provide clear and insightful recommendations for further development
• Build and maintain technical relationship with Suppliers of Fuel Cell Systems and components

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree holder pursuing PhD in a relevant discipline
• Strong understanding of electrochemical and physical phenomena in fuel cells
• Strong understanding of Fuel Cell as a complete system, Balance of Plant, performance
• Good understanding of fuel cell components and packs supply chain, and system level manufacturing processes
• Good to have experience on selection and integration of fuel cell system into automotive application
• Experience with modelling and simulation of typical fuel cell system components
• Cross-domain (thermal, electrical, electronics, structural, …) technical knowledge. Able to provide technical guidance to team members on what, why, and how
• Good to have experience with FMEA, DVP, ISO standards
• Flexibility to work with the different interface components (fuel, air, cooling)
• Good understanding of full electric powertrain technology (Battery, E-Machine, Inverter)
• Good Command on English Language (spoken and written)
• Highly motivated self-starter and team-player with very good communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment required with an open mindset

Additionally Preferred

• PhD degree in Fuel Cell related science
• Master’s in automotive engineering / Chemistry
• Experience developing operating strategies and control algorithms for fuel cells
• Experience with fuel cell system packaging and integration concepts
• Experience with typical fuel cell system failure modes and degradation phenomena
• Cost engineering experience or understanding of fuel cell cost structure
• Ability to provide local and remote field site support/analysis for own project and help others