Master Thesis: Modular Smart HV Electrical Syst

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

At Volvo Penta you will contribute to the transformation of our company, the transport industry and society at large. You will:

Investigate the industrial setup needed to implement modular high-voltage distribution and protection systems. Propose and develop solutions to ensure safe, scalable, and cost-efficient integration suited for low to medium marine and industrial driveline applications. The solution should support flexibility to accommodate multiple system configurations in a quality-assured way.

 

Your future team

You will primarily work with the electrical distribution and charging system engineering team at Volvo Penta electromobility department, however, we expect that you will have a lot of cross-functional interactions during your work here.

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:

 

  • Experience from relevant studies in electrical & electronic engineering, industrial design, marine technology
  • Potential previous experience with electromobility, electrical distribution, charging systems or manufacturing
  • Interest in AI/ML
  • Fluent English and optionally Swedish could be beneficial
  • Ability to work at Volvo Penta office in Gothenburg 2-3 days per week
  • High level of personal drive and enthusiasm to problem solve

What’s in it for you?

  • A diverse work environment
  • Interacting with some of the latest technologies in electromobility sector
  • Introduction to the diverse and large world of Volvo
  • Building your CV and scouting a potential future career within Volvo

Ready for the next move?

  • If you are curious to explore how we put our words into action, follow us on LinkedIn and volvogroup.com.
  • If you want to make a real impact in your career, the transportation business is where you want to be. We look forward to meeting you.

 

Last application date: 20 October 2025


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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. 

 

Volvo Penta, a world-leading supplier of engines and complete drive systems for marine and industrial applications, you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who works with passion, trust each other and embraces change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.

Job Category:  Engineering
Organization:  Volvo Penta
Travel Required:  No Travel Required
Requisition ID:  24669

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.