Thesis Work Corrosion Modelling using CFD for automotive vehicles
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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
Innovation starts with being curious. At Volvo Cars we believe that being curious and truly committed to understanding people is the key to future success. We are looking for driven and motivated students interested in pursuing their master thesis within Vehicle Engineering during the spring term 2026.
At Vehicle Engineering our responsibility spans the entire chassis interior climate body & exterior functions mechanical Integration and a range of vehicle attributes with impact on design and customer experience of our complete product. Across these domains and all development cycles we will lead an effective delivery operation on complete level in close sync with other Engineering units functions and stakeholders across the company.
This thesis work is within the area of Metallic Materials at Material Engineering Center.
Background
Atmospheric corrosion remains a significant challenge in the automotive industry particularly in areas of the vehicle that are shielded from direct exposure to water splashes such as the engine bay the surroundings of the electric engines and the battery case. Accurately predicting the extent of corrosion in these hidden regions is complex as current approaches show weak or inconsistent correlation between laboratory-based tests complete vehicle assessments and actual customer usage in real-world conditions.
Objective
The primary objective of this thesis project is to improve the understanding and prediction of corrosion severity in concealed car areas.
The aim is to establish methods for complete vehicle simulation to predict corrosion on these hidden regions of the car.
Scope of the thesis work
The project will involve both experimental and computational approaches.
Literature investigation about corrosion-contamination modeling multiphase flow in fluid dynamics and corrosion mechanisms in the automotive.
Develop a multiphase flow model using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) that predicts corrosion events on surfaces including force modelling of water droplets dust and/or any other atmospheric agents relevant for the studied problem.
Correlation Analysis: Compare outcomes from physical tests vehicle-level evaluations and simulation data to enhance predictive accuracy.
Expected Outcomes
The results are expected to contribute to improved vehicle design methodologies that reduce the risk of corrosion in critical areas while optimizing durability and performance.
What youll bring
To succeed in this project the Master student should possess the following competencies and qualifications:
Solid understanding of materials science or/and Chemistry with emphasis on corrosion phenomena and protective coatings.
Solid understanding of fluid mechanics. Interest in multiphase flow is preferable.
Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools is preferred especially meritorious in StarCCM.
Programming skills for automation in Java and for data visualization in Python.
Keywords: Corrosion Material Chemistry Contamination Automotive Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) multiphase flow.
The student needs to be on site to do the job.
Duration
Tentative proposed thesis work period: 19th January 2026 to 26th of June 2026 (dates can be flexible with /- 7 days)
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 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 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 or Siddhant Gupta at
For specific questions about the position please reach out to Hiring Manager Mattias Åkesson at
Welcome with your application!
Key Skills
- Mechanic Experience
- Brake Repair
- Dealership Experience
- GM Vehicles
- Suspension Experience
- Alignment
- Auto Glass
- Automotive Diagnostics
- Automotive Repair
- Service Technician Experience
- Shocks & Struts
- Automotive Service
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
