HVDC Mechanical Design Engineer - Safety-Critical Systems

Autoliv; Vårgårda kommun; Hybrid; SEK 614,000 - 837,000; Full time

Job summary

Autoliv seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer – HVDC/MVDC to join its Electrical Safety team in a hybrid role in Vårgårda. You will own mechanical design from concept to validation for safety-critical switchgear and energy infrastructure applications, with a focus on robustness and manufacturability.

You will collaborate with multiple disciplines to deliver advanced protection solutions, drive FMEA, ISO GPS compliance, and support manufacturing during industrialization.

Qualifications

• B.Sc or M.Sc in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in mechanical design and product development.
• Strong CAD skills, preferably in CATIA.
• Experience creating and managing 3D models and 2D drawings.
• Understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals, including structural mechanics and engineering physics.
• Professional proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for safety-critical products.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models and 2D technical drawings using CATIA.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses related to mechanics, thermal performance, and structural integrity.
• Support product verification, testing, and validation activities.
• Drive design-for-manufacturing and cost-efficient design solutions in collaboration with production teams.
• Conduct and document FMEA.
• Apply ISO GPS standards and other relevant engineering standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and project management teams.
• Contribute to technical innovation and product development strategies.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D/2D modeling

English proficiency

CAD skills

Education

B.Sc or M.Sc in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Job description

Autoliv seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer – HVDC/MVDC to join its Electrical Safety team in a hybrid role in Vårgårda. You will own mechanical design from concept to validation for safety-critical switchgear and energy infrastructure applications, with a focus on robustness and manufacturability.

You will collaborate with multiple disciplines to deliver advanced protection solutions, drive FMEA, ISO GPS compliance, and support manufacturing during industrialization.