Master Thesis

Location: 

Göteborg, SE, 417 15

Position Type:  Student

 

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. 

What you will do

 

Long haulage truck drivers’ health and well-being improvements 
 
At the Volvo Trucks CAB Ergonomics team, we are looking for two students at Master level for a 30 p thesis during spring 2025.  
Task is to dig into the interesting world of long haulage trucking life for long haulage truck drivers, and how to improve the resting and living situation for these drivers. 


So, what does the CAB Ergonomics team do? 


We part of the development of premium FH/FM/FMX cabs with the customer in focus 
We seek solutions to meet customer demands by focusing on the ergonomics of driving, working, and living environments through evaluations, CAD simulations, surveys, and interviews. By providing input on ergonomic components and presenting our findings, we drive the development of the cab forward. 
Who are we looking for? Two students within product development master’s with some ergonomical background or ergonomics work experience. Beneficial is if the students have worked as summer workers or interns at Volvo Trucks prior to the thesis work, or other experience of our products and processes.  

Ready for the next move?

We look forward to your application,
If you have any further questions dont hesitate to reach out; lina.andersson@volvo.com


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. 

 

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.

Job Category:  Engineering
Organization:  Group Trucks Technology
Travel Required:  Occasional Travel
Requisition ID:  25046

Do we share the same aspirations?

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.