Thesis work E-steel laminate & adhesive compatibility study
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12-10-2025
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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
Join us to explore how adhesive technologies interface with electrical steel laminations inside electric machines. Youll help us deepen the understanding of adhesive bonds in laminate stacks connect materials behaviour to manufacturing outcomes and translate findings into actionable requirements which will directly influence our future electric motors. Your work will directly support our purpose to give people the freedom to move in a personal sustainable and safe way whilst also providing you with real world research experience in a fast transforming industry.
Electric machines are built from stacks of insulated esteel laminations that are glued together. The adhesion performance (together with the laminate coating and manufacturing process) drives durability NVH and efficiency. This thesis advances our knowledge of adhesive/lamination compatibility bond performance under representative loads and temperatures and the implications for industrial assembly of electric machines.
Scope of the thesis work
Map the state of the art: Conduct a literature review on electric machine assembly techniques and structural/functional adhesive technologies relevant to esteel laminations.
Design & execute experiments: Plan and run adhesive bond characterization (e.g. shear/peel wedge/creep thermalcycling) aligned with basic DoE principles. Lab work will be carried out at Volvo Cars facilities in Gothenburg.
Analyze & model: Process results using MATLAB/Python; explore datascience or modeling techniques to explain trends and propose requirements.
Propose requirements: Translate findings into practical recommendations for materials selection and manufacturing.
Document professionally: Deliver project documentation and a final thesis memoir/report.
What youll bring
Youre in your final year of an MSc/MEng in Mechanical Electrical Design Engineering (or equivalent).
Programming skills in at least one highlevel language (preferably MATLAB and/or Python).
Familiarity with datascience/modeling techniques and Design of Experiments.
Basic understanding of EV motors and a proactive eagertolearn mindset.
Duration
The work will start in January 2026
The duration for this thesis work is 20 weeks.
30 ECTS (Master academic credits) in agreement with your Thesis Advisor in University
This thesis is to be conducted by 1 or 2 Students working in pair.
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 realize our ambitious vision we are seeking innovative minds who are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow today.
In our company we believe extraordinary things are achieved by ordinary people with the drive to make a difference.
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. Submit your CV in English
Applications must be received no later than 31st of October 2025. We are prioritising direct applications to ensure a fair and efficient application process.
For questions regarding the recruitment process please contact Recruiter Radoslaw Piela at
For specific questions about the position please reach out to Hiring Manager Aline Souza at
Welcome with your application!
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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
