Graduate Apprentice Trainee- Mechatronics

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. 

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Who we are and what we believe in 
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. ​We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. ​We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment. 

Trucks Technology & Industrial Division hire team players who are ready to create real customer impact. Our decentralized teams work close to our customers, with speed and autonomy, to build what they truly need. 
Join us to collaborate on innovative, sustainable technologies that redefine how we design, build, and deliver value. Bring your curiosity, your expertise, and your collaborative energy, and together, we’ll turn bold ideas into tangible solutions for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow. 

About Volvo Group:

At Volvo Group, we are shaping the future of sustainable and safe mobility through advanced simulation, digital engineering, and virtual validation technologies. Driving simulators play a critical role in vehicle development, human–machine interaction, and driver behavior studies. As part of our commitment to nurturing young engineering talent, we invite fresh graduates to join us under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) and contribute to Driving Simulator Development programs alongside experienced simulation and vehicle engineering teams.

Eligibility Criteria

Education:
B.Tech / B.E. in Mechatronics Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems, Computer Science Engineering, or related interdisciplinary engineering streams

Year of Graduation:
2023, 2024, or 2025

Program:
National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS)

Key Skills & Knowledge Areas

Simulation & Driving Simulator Fundamentals

• Basic understanding of vehicle dynamics, control systems, and mechatronic systems
• Exposure to simulation concepts, real‑time systems, or virtual validation environments
• Familiarity with driving simulators, HIL/SIL/MIL concepts, or virtual test environments (added advantage)
• Understanding of human–machine interaction (HMI) principles is a plus

Embedded Systems & Software Development

• Fundamentals of embedded systems architecture
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of embedded software development
• Experience with C/C++ or Python for logic implementation, scripting, or testing
• Awareness of microcontrollers, sensors, actuators, and communication protocols (CAN, UART, SPI – added advantage)
• Understanding of real‑time constraints and system integration concepts

Game Engines & Visualization

• Exposure to game development engines, preferably Unity
• Understanding of 3D environments, scene setup, physics engines, and rendering basics
• Familiarity with C# scripting in Unity (added advantage)
• Interest in creating interactive and real‑time simulation environments

Tools & Platforms

• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Exposure to version control systems such as Git/GitHub
• Basic understanding of simulation tools, visualization software, or modeling environments (MATLAB/Simulink – added advantage)
• Awareness of software development workflows and debugging tools

Soft Skills

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical thinking
• Ability to learn complex systems and integrate hardware and software concepts
• Good communication skills for technical discussions and documentation
• Willingness to work collaboratively in cross‑functional simulation, software, and vehicle engineering teams
• Curiosity and passion for simulation, virtual environments, and automotive technologies

Roles & Responsibilities

• Support the development and enhancement of driving simulator environments
• Assist in integrating vehicle models, embedded logic, and real‑time simulation components
• Contribute to Unity‑based simulator development, including scene setup, scripting, and interaction logic
• Support embedded software integration with simulator hardware and interfaces
• Participate in testing, validation, and debugging of simulator features and scenarios
• Collaborate with simulation, vehicle dynamics, HMI, and software teams
• Document simulator features, test results, and development guidelines
• Learn and apply Volvo Group’s simulation standards, development processes, and best practices
• Support ongoing digitalization, simulation, and virtual validation initiatives

Program Duration

As per NATS guidelines