Master thesis: Design of tomorrow's inlet ports and intake manifold for renewable fuel ICE
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.
Background
Volvo Penta's accelerated focus on sustainability with new fuels leads to new demands of intake charge mixing, flow distribution and overall engine breathing. To support our journey towards more sustainable fuels, such as bio-methane and hydrogen, we are now seeking a knowledge leap in the form of a master thesis to map the potential of an optimized intake manifold, improved port geometries and potentially also an improved exhaust manifold.
Thesis work objective
Design new ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) inlet ports and intake manifold for optimized flow distribution and improved fuel consumption (renewable fuels).
Activities
- Benchmarking analysis from market
- Literature study of different design principles and important parameters
- Create CAD model that we can 3D print and test on real engine and/or flow test bench
- CAE flow analyzes in collaborations with CAE department and lab
Who are you?
You should possess these qualifications:
- BSc/MSc student in any of the following fields
- Design and Product development
- Mechanical Engineering
- Or equivalent education
- Knowledge in 3D CAD software
- Preferably Creo Parametric
- Beneficial (but not mandatory) - knowledge in fluid dynamics and CFD
Your application should include the following:
- CV
- Cover Letter
- Transcript of grades
Contact: Thomas Larsson, Thomas.J.Larsson@volvo.com or Alexander Ölén, Alexander.Olen@volvo.com
Last application date: 20th of 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.