Master Thesis - Design of swappable battery pack for Construction Machines
Eskilstuna, SE, 405 08
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Description:
This master thesis proposal focuses on the design of a swappable battery pack suitable for various construction machines. The primary objective is to design a versatile battery pack capable of accommodating the requirements of different product categories such as excavators, wheel loaders, and haulers. The work will cover installation in CAD, interconnection of the different subsystems and components such as battery modules, connectors and auxiliary systems. Activities will include:
-Conduct a review of existing solution to connect TVS components (bus bars, cables etc)
-Review existing swappable battery pack design
-Make concepts how to integrate different bus bar solutions in swappable battery pack unit based on existing solution with cables
-Create evaluation criteria for concept evaluation
-Analyze concepts in a decision matrix and propose a selection
Who are you?
We are looking for a team of two students with knowledge and interest of electromobility. You are curios, open-minded and are interested in collaborating with people with another background than yourself. During the master thesis you are mainly located at our plant in Eskilstuna. The recruitment process is ongoing, the positions can be filled before the application time has expired.
Suitable Background: Electrical/Mechanical Engineering. Knowledge in CAD is mandatory.
Thesis Level: Master
Language: English
Starting Date: Early 2026
Number of Students: 2
For further information, please contact:
Anders Berg-Palmqvist
Electromobility Systems
Volvo Construction Equipment
+46 700838959 anders.berg-palmqvist@volvo.com
Volvo Construction Equipment | CE40840
63185 Eskilstuna | Sweden
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