Thesis Worker Data-Driven Requirement Development
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12-10-2025
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Job Summary
Thesis Worker at Volvo Cars
Welcome to explore the world of Volvo Cars by writing your thesis with us! As a thesis worker in our organization you are supported by a supervisor who follows you during your project. Through your thesis work you will be able to contribute to our company purpose providing freedom to move in a safe sustainable and personal way from day one!
About this opportunity - Background
The Electrical Safety & Reliability attribute team (ELP) focuses on maximizing customer value across the entire vehicle lifecycle particularly in the areas of reliability electrical safety and cost-of-ownership of the electrical system.
We define and develop requirements for electrical systems and components contribute to international standardization efforts (e.g. ISO SAE) and provide technical support throughout the development process. We also verify our requirements on a complete vehicle level.
Scope of the thesis work
This masters thesis project aims to support the development of more robust and data-driven requirements for Volvo Cars electrical systems. Your focus will be on understanding field data connected to Electronic Control Units (ECUs) that demonstrate exceptionally high reliability.
Specifically you will:
- Evaluate the quality and availability of data associated with high-reliability ECUs by analyzing sources such as the Current Model Quality (CMQ) databases and vehicle data collected from our test fleet.
- Perform statistical analyses to identify patterns and characteristics associated with ECUs that rarely or never fail in the field.
- Conduct hands-on investigations of hardware to complement the data-driven findings with physical insights.
- Translate your findings into input for requirement updates helping to ensure that future electrical systems are designed for optimal reliability and long-term performance.
This project gives you a unique opportunity to explore the intersection between data analytics hardware reliability and requirement engineering in a real automotive environment.
During this thesis work you will gain:
- Experience working across the entire R&D organization including function system and component levels.
- Insight into data-driven development and how quality and test data feed into requirement updates.
- Collaboration with a passionate and experienced team focused on electrical reliability safety and cost-efficiency.
What youll bring
We are looking for students pursuing a Master of Science degree in electrical engineering applied physics or similar. A genuine interest and curiosity and excellent analytical skills are needed.
The main part of the work is to be done on site at Volvo Cars R&D location in Torslanda Göteborg Sweden.
Duration
- The duration of the Thesis is 20 weeks.
- The Thesis starts in Q1 2026.
- 30 ECTS (academic credits) if in agreement with your Thesis Advisor at the University.
- This thesis is suitable for 1 student.
Volvo Cars. For Life.
For nearly a century Volvo Cars has empowered people to move freely in a personal sustainable and safe way. Today we are driving bold advancements in electrification sustainability and automotive safety. To realise our ambitious vision we are seeking innovative minds who are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow today.
At Volvo Cars we believe extraordinary things are achieved by ordinary people with a passion for making a difference. If youre inspired by the opportunity to help redefine the future of mobility we invite you to be part of our journey.
Ready to take the next step
Applications should include your CV and a brief personal letter stating your interests within the given area and your thoughts and credentials. We are continuously screening applications and will fill the position as soon as we find a good match. So do not hesitate to send in your application.
Apply as soon as possible but no later than note that due to GDPR applications via email will not be accepted.
If you want more information about the project or simply learn a bit more about the team please reach out to Engineering Manager Andreas Ådahl
As part of the recruitment process the final candidates might undergo a background check.
Welcome with your application!
Key Skills
- Load & Unload
- Shipping & Receiving
- Mac Os
- Forklift
- Freight Experience
- Lift Truck Experience
- Basic Math
- Tanker Experience
- Warehouse Experience
- Commercial Driving
- Driving
- Heavy Lifting
About Company
Volvo Car USA is a subsidiary of Volvo Car Group of Gothenburg, Sweden and is headquartered in Rockleigh, NJ, with regional sales offices located in Rockleigh, Summerville, SC, and Irvine, CA. In addition, Volvo Car US Operations, the home of our new US factory, is located in South Ca ... View more
