Master Thesis - Anomaly Detection of Logged Vehicle Data

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. 

Thesis Background

A modern heavy-duty truck generates over a million lines of data logs each minute, corresponding to multiple gigabytes per minute. With such a vast amount of data, it is impossible for a human to analyze all of it and identify if a component is starting to degrade. However, by utilizing machine learning (ML), it is possible to predict component failures before they occur.

What you will do

The aim of this thesis is to develop a machine learning model that can predict if a component in a fuel cell electric truck is about to fail or has degraded. Multiple methods can be compared and tested to achieve the best results, or a new model can be proposed.

If time permits, the project can be extended to connect the machine learning model to a large language model (LLM), enabling it to explain why a component is failing. Additionally, the model could be enhanced to predict the remaining lifetime of the component.

Who you are

You have a solid understanding of machine learning and AI, and an interest in programming in Python. Ideally, you have already completed projects in anomaly detection and predictive maintenance. Previous experience using large language models is also a plus.

Key qualifications include:

  • Master’s student in a data science field
  • Proficiency in Python

Ready for the next move?

We hope to see you as part of our team. Welcome with your application today!

Project start: January 2026

Application screening will start immediately.

Last application date: 30th of November


Curious and have some questions? 


Elias Sörstrand, (Industrial Supervisor), Volvo Group Trucks Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden

E-mail: elias.sorstrand.2@consultant.volvo.com

 


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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. 

 

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:  Technology Engineering
Organization:  Group Trucks Technology
Travel Required:  No Travel Required
Requisition ID:  25806

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.