Master Thesis - Simulink Calibration Agent
Göteborg, SE, 417 15
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
The Volvo Global Simulation Platform (GSP) is an internal Simulink-based tool used at Volvo to perform road cycle simulations. GSP models are detailed, multi-physics representations of vehicle systems.
The cooling system of a Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) truck is a complex system that requires a high level of calibration. Since component calibration is time-consuming, we are exploring ways to automate the calibration process.
What You Will Do
The aim of this thesis is to develop an automated calibration agent capable of tuning our GSP cooling system model to accurately replicate experimental results from a prototype truck.
You will work on developing a calibration strategy applied to the cooling system model, including
- Identifying and extracting components and data to be optimized, based on prototype experiments
- Developing an optimization tool, capable of solving a nonlinear transient optimization problem, using either large language models (LLMs) or traditional mathematical approaches
- Automating the selection and calibration of components in a defined sequence
Who You Are
You have a solid understanding of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, and an interest in programming. Ideally, you’ve already completed a project that combines both mechanical and coding aspects. You’re passionate about learning and applying new technologies.
We primarily use Python for scripting and automation — experience with it is a plus.
It’s also beneficial if you’ve taken one or more courses in optimization and automation.
Your Key Qualifications
- Master's student specializing in Physics or Programming
- Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink
- Programming skills, preferably in Python
Start Date and Contact People
Project start: February 2026
Last application date: Please apply no later than the 15th of November 2025.
Qurious and have any questions? Please reach out to:
Valentin Bonnaudet-Desmars, (Industrial Supervisor), Volvo Group Trucks Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden
E-mail: valentin.bonnaudet-desmars@volvo.com
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.