Power Up at Volvo Group

power up AT VOLVO GROUP -  A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO EMPOWER YOUR FUTURE WITH VOLVO GROUP 

“To be part of something bigger than just a summer work and actually keep the collaboration running for a longer period of time. I truly felt like part of the team and look forward to returning. To also be part of the program and meet the other students is fun. It is not a summer job in isolation – I’m part of something bigger.”  

- Student from Power Up at Volvo Group 24-25 

Who are you? 

Are you a first-year Master Student at Chalmers? GREAT! That means you have the unique possibility to join us within our initiative Power Up at Volvo Group. This student program is a fantastic opportunity to get to know Volvo Group and at the same time be part of developing the future of transport solutions together with us. 

What is in it for you? 

This program will provide you with a combination of experiences and insights to Volvo Group – both in a home organization and with the program and fellow Power Up-students. In the home organization you will be able to have summer work and master thesis. You will also have a skilled professional as mentor. As a program we will have sessions throughout the program for the full team of Power Up students. These joint sessions make it possible to share even more of the wide variety of opportunities and insights at Volvo Group. This is a unique opportunity to get real life industrial experience alongside with your studies. You will be able to see what the skills you are learning at Chalmers are used for in the Volvo Group. At the same time, you will get valuable insights into our company and the challenges we are facing when it comes to creating sustainable transport solutions on a global scale. You will experience how it is to work with cutting edge technology and customer offers on a global scale together with us at Volvo Group. 

Sounds interesting? Keep on reading! 

The program will start during the spring semester of 2027 and continue all the way to graduation in June 2028. For each position, a selection is made based on the master programs that are prioritized by the home organization. This ensures that your education is relevant to the home organization that you will work together with. 

The program consists of four different elements: (1) program sessions and study visits, (2) individual mentorship with a Volvo team member, (3) your contribution to our deliveries by a summer work position and, (4) Master Thesis in collaboration with your designated home organization. 

Who are we? 

Take the opportunity to learn about how to develop and create transport solutions together with us. Everything from second life of batteries or internal parts in our transmissions, the logistics of supply chain to the cyber security of our plants. Descriptions from some of the home organizations that will participate are described below. 

“Supporting the organization with Service design, UX design and UI design in initiatives spanning onboard truck environment and offboard application contexts. Working towards cohesive experiences across physical and digital for the Volvo Trucks brand.” 

“Our team works with purchasing related to the powertrain scope. We cover supplier relationships, contract negotiations and longterm strategic planning of purchasing activities.” 

“We work within Volvo's Cell Research Center, developing next generation battery cells for Volvo's products. Our team is mostly working in a laboratory environment, working on battery cell R&D, developing and producing prototypes of the next generation battery cells. We are a truly diverse team coming from all around the world with backgrounds in chemistry, materials science, process/manufacturing engineering.” 

“Planning and Forecasting future demand in the Volvo Group Service Market supply chain and securing availability of spare parts in our Distribution centers around the world.” 

Are we a perfect match? 

The only requirement when you apply is that you have started the first year in a master program at Chalmers. Make sure your application clearly states which master’s programme you are studying. 

Want to join the team? 

The program is run in within Volvo Group Trucks Technology and Industrial Division (Volvo Group TTI). The home organizations are spread out in all three domains of TTI – product development, industrial operations and purchasing. 

A few examples of home organizations: 

• Dealer Inventory Planning & Operations Planning 
• Trucks UX Platform 
• Cell Process Engineering  
• Vehicle Software Deployment 
• Leaf suspensions and non-driven axles 
• Data analytics & AI 
• Hydrogen Solutions Purchasing 
• Vehicle Motion and Thermal Management 
• Vehicle Efficiency & Productivity  
• Indirect Purchasing 
• Automation, SW & Compliance 
• Base Engine Purchasing 

We look forward to receiving your application. Given the high number of applicants last year, please note that the ad will remain open until November 30th. You can expect to hear back about your application by the end of January at the latest.

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. 

Trucks Technology & Industrial Division hire team players who are ready to create real customer impact. Our decentralized teams work close to our customers, with speed and autonomy, to build what they truly need. 
Join us to collaborate on innovative, sustainable technologies that redefine how we design, build, and deliver value. Bring your curiosity, your expertise, and your collaborative energy, and together, we’ll turn bold ideas into tangible solutions for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow.