Mechanical Design Engineer – HVDC/MVDC Safety Solutions

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 is the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems. We develop, manufacture and market protective solutions such as airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels for all major automotive manufacturers worldwide, along with advanced safety solutions for new mobility. In 2025, our products helped save approximately 40,000 lives and prevented around 600,000 serious injuries. Driven by our mission to save lives, we are now expanding our organization by building a new team within Electrical Safety. To support this growth, we are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer – HVDC/MVDC to join our team and contribute to the next generation of electrical safety solutions.

About the Role

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be part of a team developing advanced switchgear solutions that protect other critical equipment within electrical power systems. These systems include energy transmission stations, converter stations, energy storage systems, and more, both for medium- and high-voltage requirements.

A key part of our technology is our pyrotechnic switching solution, enabling extremely fast opening and closing of electrical circuits to protect equipment, infrastructure, and people.

In this role, you will take ownership of mechanical design activities throughout the product development process, from concept generation and detailed design to testing, industrialization, and continuous improvement.

Your 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 technical 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 Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (FMEA)
• Apply ISO Geometrical Product Specifications (GPS) and other relevant engineering standards
• Collaborate closely with colleagues in engineering, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and project management
• Contribute to technical innovation and product development strategies

Who You Are

You are a curious and solution-oriented engineer who enjoys working at the intersection of technology, innovation, and safety. You thrive on solving complex engineering challenges and collaborating with colleagues across multiple disciplines.

You combine analytical thinking with a hands-on approach and are motivated by developing products that make a real difference in safety and reliability.

Qualifications

Required

• B.Sc or M.Sc in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• 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

Meritorious

• Experience working with FMEA
• Knowledge of ISO GPS standards
• Experience with safety-critical or highly regulated products
• Understanding of power electronics, HVDC/MVDC systems, or energy infrastructure applications
• Experience supporting manufacturing and industrialization activities

Why Autoliv

At Autoliv, you will work in an international environment where collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning are at the heart of what we do. We believe diverse perspectives drive innovation and contribute to stronger team performance. We are committed to helping our employees grow through technical training, leadership development, and opportunities to broaden their expertise and career paths.

Practical Information

• Place of Work: Vårgårda (Hybrid)
• Scope: Full-time
• Employment type: Permanent
• Start date: According to agreement

More lives saved – more life lived!