Master Thesis 3D printing as future manufacturing method
Eskilstuna, SE, 405 08
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.
3D Metal printing as a future manufacturing process
Background:
Volvo Construction Equipment produces heavy machinery of premium quality, shaping the world we want to live in.
Eskilstuna is the core engineering center where we design whole machines and manufacture strategic driveline components.
In the transmission department, we would like to look deeper into future opportunities and different production methods.
Project Summary:
The thesis aims to investigate benefits of 3D printing as a future manufacturing process for transmission components.
The main activities:
- Conducting a comprehensive literature review of 3D Metal printing technology, including: materials, properties, cost and trends
- Conduct a detailed construction equipment transmission design study
- Choose a few components for deep study
- Design 3D printed parts
- Run FEA or CFD analysis
- Compare design, cost, and benefits
Suitable Competences:
Ideal for master’s students in Mechanical Engineering with a 3D printing background.
Thesis Level: Master
ECTS: 30 credits per student
Starting Date: January 2026
Number of Students: 1-2
Application: One file containing your letter of motivation and a copy of your CV
Location: Eskilstuna
For further information, please contact: rafal.czech@volvo.com
We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.
We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.
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.
Part of Volvo Group, Volvo Construction Equipment is a global company driven by our purpose to build the world we want to live in. Together we develop and deliver solutions for a cleaner, smarter, and more connected world. By unleashing everyone’s full potential, we build a more sustainable future for all our stakeholders. Come join our team and help us build a better tomorrow.