Propulsion System Packaging (2561)
Target group: Product Development
At Research and Development you will be a key contributor to the next generation outstanding luxury cars from Volvo. Together with other engineers around the world, you and your team will create innovative human-centric car technology that makes life less complicated and more enjoyable for people. Are you interested in design and connected car technology? Do you share our passion for people, the environment and our urge to create a superior driving experience? Research and Development is the place for you to prosper.
Background
We need to integrate more and more advanced technology in the car and reduce weight. To succeed with this we need to optimize the packaging space.
Scope
We are now looking for two students collaborating on a master’s thesis. In the future Powertrain Engineering at Volvo Cars needs to make room for more or improved technology – can you please challenge us!?! You will work with many experienced engineers in a big complex organization with high focus on future technology.
Job description
Most things are possible to do if you think outside the box and we appreciate you coming with new eyes and different thinking. We look forward to see if you can help us with new design of components, maybe merge two components into one, simplify the packaging work and come up with new thinking.
What we will ask you to do for a certain area is:
- Optimize packaging space (improve geometry)
- Decrease weight
- Optimize functionality
- Cost reduction
We want both of you to spend most of your time with us at our headquarters in Gothenburg.
You will be responsible for
Coming up with new ideas and suggestions that could be implemented in future cars provided within the frame of a master thesis.
Qualifications
- Students from a Master Engineering program, preferably in Design & Product Development, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent education.
Personal qualities
- Students from a Master Engineering program, preferably in Design & Product Development, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent education
To suceed in this Thesis work you need to
- Understand the complexity of Powertrain Development
- Have a continuous communication with people involved in the development process
- Be creative and take advantage of knowledge/technology/innovations from alternative industries
- Knowledge in CatiaV5 or equivalent
Contact
For questions please contact Eva Haglund, Section Manager, , +46-31-3253125 eller Torbjörn Andersson, Powertrain Package Leader, , +46-31-3256825.
Application
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Please apply by register your application as soon as possible but no later thanOctober 25th 2017. Please not that applications through email will not be accepted.
About Volvo Car Group
The future belongs to those who are empowered by a great idea and have the ability to carry it out. At Volvo Car Group, our vision is clear: "To be the world's most progressive and desired premiumcar brand" by simplifying people's lives. We have bold targets when it comes to innovation, sales and customer satisfaction and to make this happen, we need talented people onboard. People with passion, energy, business sense and the drive to innovate. People that want to create the next generation Volvo cars in a global, dynamic and respectful environment. We will support you to reach your full potential. Join us on this exciting journey into the future.