Volvo Penta Engineering Program 2025

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. 

Volvo Penta welcomes you to apply to our Engineering Program! 

Are you eager to learn and would like a fresh start to your career within Volvo Penta? Now is your opportunity to be part of our Engineering Program, where you will have the chance to work in a department while gaining a holistic understanding of engineering at Volvo Penta. We are preparing for the next generation of products and sustainable power solutions for the future. Connected, electrified, and automated solutions are making their way into our lives. Come join us and make it happen!

The Volvo Penta Engineering Program kicks off in September. Upon completing the 9-month program, you will receive permanent employment, giving you the chance to continue growing with us in your new role. We don’t see this as a short-term opportunity; we are looking for our future colleagues!

Role Description:

We offer you, as a newly graduated engineer, an excellent opportunity to develop into one of our most attractive engineering positions. We strongly believe that high performance comes from having fun at work and having the courage to think outside the box. Doing the same thing we did yesterday will not make much of a difference; change is the key to success. We want to use your curiosity, dialogue, and teamwork to find new solutions. Our goal is to give you insight into working on different projects in a global company while providing you with the opportunity to create a valuable network as the start of your career.

You will join a 9-month program designed to give you engineering skills and a thorough knowledge of the company for future advancement. You will be assigned to a main area within an engineering department to work on, mixed with training and practice while collaborating with different departments within the company. These 9 months of training will be combined with educational and inspirational workshops and lectures to help you grow in your role, while socializing with colleagues not only in Gothenburg but also at our different plants in Sweden!

Who are you?

We believe you are curious and eager to make an impact for the future. We want to hear your ideas and expect you to combine your recent theoretical knowledge with a hands-on attitude. If you are a creative problem solver who loves to develop, then you would probably love it here.

Below are the areas we are recruiting for and their qualifications. If you believe you qualify, do apply—we would love to hear from you.

• Driveline & Electromobility: We are seeking candidates with an MSc in disciplines such as, Electromobility, Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering. 
• Software & Electronics: We are seeking candidates with an MSc in disciplines such as Automation, Data Science, Data Engineer, Electronics and Mechatronics, or related fields.  
• Testing and Laboratory: Development and calibration of sustainable powertrain solutions or within virtual propulsion development. These roles are ideal for M.Sc. in Electrical, System Controls, Automotive, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering. 

Proficiency in written and spoken English is required.

Most importantly, there are two key qualities we are looking for: You are committed to leaving footprints for the future through innovative methods, and you believe in the power of teamwork and helping each other.

Welcome with your application! We look forward to having you help us create a better world!

If you have any questions regarding the positions feel free to reach out to:  

Driveline & Electromobility: Fredrik Jägersvärd +46 739026022 and Magnus Ekström +46 739 027557 

Software & Electronics: Andreas Nyman +46 739028543 and Anders Johansson +46 739025093 

Testing and Laboratory: Simon Anwell +46 73 902 7272  and Fredrik Brodén +46 7390 28303 

Last application date: February 9

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. 

Who we are and what we believe in 
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities. 

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.