Engineering Graduate Program 2026: Associate Engineer, Prototype Build
Dublin, VA, US, 24084
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.
Position Description
Are you an engineering enthusiast hungry for challenging technology projects? Dive into our Engineering Graduate Program, where you'll utilize your technical skills to solve real-world business challenges and pioneer innovation.
The Engineering Graduate Program (EGP) is a global 12-month program where you are offered the perfect mix of on-the-job learning and diverse training modules. You will get the chance to use your technical and creative engineering skills while gaining valuable experience working with real products on genuine business topics.
Besides your manager, who will guide and support you in your daily job, you will have a supportive network of peer graduates, colleagues across the globe and senior leaders to help you excel. We hope you will learn as much from us as we will from you.
You will have the opportunity to travel across the globe, exploring different sites, markets and collaborating with people from several nationalities. This is a full-time position, and you will be given a motivating hands-on role, working in a diverse, international, and cross-disciplinary environment.
EGP starts in August 2026, and the position will be located in Greensboro, NC.
This program does not offer current or future sponsorship. Individuals with temporary visas or who require sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible.
Who are you:
You are part of the next generation of engineers who want to make a real difference to society. You have a curious mind, are willing to learn and you thrive on teamwork. We are looking for someone who also wants to be part of our company’s digital transformation journey.
If you are passionate about transport solutions, their customers, and want to shape the world you live in by aiming at improving sustainability through digitalization and data science, this job is for you!
What you`ll be doing:
As an Associate Engineer, Prototype Builds, you will be part of Prototype Builds Team – leading the execution of activities to secure the delivery of prototype test objects in support of product testing.
Your Mission:
- Monitor and highlight project changes and/or scope creep that will affect the budget (hours, material, bought services, etc.) connected to each rebuild respectively
- Lead the detailed variant definition & BoM completeness for each test object to deliver a well-representative test object
- Based on engineering input initiate Bill of Material (BoM) check/review together with stakeholders
- Document the impacts for decision-making, approve within the system, plan, and execute MR (Modification Request)
- Secure necessary build instructions and – if needed – PD/Engineering support
- Lead and monitor build at workshop until test object sign-off
Requirements:
- M.S. degree strongly preferred in one of the following fields: Data Science, Engineering Physics, Computer Science, Automation, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Economy, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Industrial Design Engineering, Mechatronics, Control Systems or similar
- Graduate(d) between December 2024 and May 2026
- Maximum of two years’ working experience prior to or after graduation
- Fluent in English and have an international mind-set
What’s in it for you:
- An opportunity to work with the latest technology
- An exciting and global working environment with experienced colleagues
- Possibility to gain international experience through a short-term assignment abroad
- A variety of workshops and seminars designed to help you grow into your future career at Volvo Group
- Possibility to shape your own career with endless career opportunities
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance
- Generous paid caregiver and parental leave policies
- Family building benefits, including fertility support and adoption assistance
- Competitive matching retirement savings plans
- A working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first
- Programs that make today’s challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier
You can find more information about this program on the following link: https://www.volvogroup.com/en-en/careers/graduate-programs/engineering-graduate-program.html
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.
Group Trucks Technology are seeking talents to help design sustainable transportation solutions for the future. As part of our team, you’ll help us by engineering exciting next-gen technologies and contribute to projects that determine new, sustainable solutions. Bring your love of developing systems, working collaboratively, and your advanced skills to a place where you can make an impact. Join our design shift that leaves society in good shape for the next generation.
Nearest Major Market: Blacksburg
Nearest Secondary Market: Virginia