Bachelor Thesis - Design of electrically aided trailer chassis

Job description

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. 

Location: Göteborg, SE, 417 15 

What you will do:

At Advanced Engineering & Platform Studies, you will contribute to the transformation of our company, the transport industry, and society at large. You will take part in the development of new transport solutions aimed at enhancing customer productivity and sustainability.

We are responsible of preparing future trucks and transport solutions for all brands and markets by managing and driving Advanced Engineering at Vehicle Engineering & Vehicle Technology.  

Suitable background:
Mechanical Engineering, Automation and Mechatronics Engineering
Knowledge of Computer Aided Design is required

Description of thesis work:
The thesis will consist of developing and designing an electrified trailer chassis in a collaboration between Volvo Group and a trailer manufacturer.

Expected results:

Aiding the trailer manufacturer in concept evaluation and producing a design based on it.
A discussion on how differing user applications affects the design of the chassis.

Thesis Level: Bachelor 15 ETCS

Language: English or Swedish

Starting date: 2025-01-19

Number of students: 2

Mentors
Clive Misquith, +46 739028710
Clive.misquith@volvo.com    

Emil Pettersson, +46 0739021093 
Emil.pettersson@volvo.com 

Last application date: 17th of November 2024. 
 

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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. 

 

Group Trucks Technology are seeking talents to help design sustainable transportation solutions for the future. As part of our team, you’ll help us by engineering exciting next-gen technologies and contribute to projects that determine new, sustainable solutions. Bring your love of developing systems, working collaboratively, and your advanced skills to a place where you can make an impact. Join our design shift that leaves society in good shape for the next generation.

Job Category:  Technology Engineering

Organization:  Group Trucks Technology

Travel Required:  No Travel Required

Requisition ID:  15100