Mechanical Design Engineer – HVDC/MVDC Safety Solutions
Autoliv Sweden Vårgårda, Västra Götaland County, Sweden
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees
About the role
You will design and develop mechanical components for safety-critical electrical power systems, including 3D modeling and technical analysis. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive industrialization, verification, and continuous improvement of products.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with strong CAD skills, preferably in CATIA. You should have a solid understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals and experience in product development within regulated environments.
Benefits
Full 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
You will:
- 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.
Your Application
If you are passionate about mechanical design and want to contribute to innovative safety solutions that help protect people, equipment, and critical infrastructure, we would love to hear from you. Submit your application today and join us on our mission to save lives.
Practical Information
- Place of Work: Vårgårda (Hybrid)
- Scope: Full-time
- Employment type: Permanent
- Start date: According to agreement
More lives saved – more life lived!
