Master Thesis - Analysing Real-World Truck Data for Market Segmentation and Usage Patterns

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. 

Thesis Background

At Volvo Powertrain Strategic Development, we shape technology strategies and inform business decisions for new powertrain solutions. We probe emerging powertrain tech, legal shifts, and future societal needs to prepare a powertrain roadmap. In addition, we also develop technology solutions, to support the transition from concept to production. In this context, the analysis of Logged Vehicle Data, both during the development phase and from in-production vehicles, stands as a cornerstone of our data-driven approach, offering insights into vehicle performance, user behavior, and potential areas for innovation.

What You Will Do

This thesis project focuses on leveraging real-world data to identify patterns and insights that will shape the future of truck products across different markets and customer segments. The primary objective is to analyse truck usage data from various clusters or regions to understand how trucks are utilized in real-world conditions. Using advanced analytics techniques, you will work on identifying key usage patterns and insights that will help inform product development and optimization.

 

You will have the opportunity to:

 

·  Work with large-scale, real-world truck data to uncover meaningful insights.
·  Analyze data across different clusters or regions to understand common usage patterns.
·  Develop models using machine learning and statistical techniques to derive requirements for new markets or segments.
·  Automate and standardize the analysis process for future scalability.
·  Maintain thorough documentation of your work and findings to ensure a consistent and replicable workflow.

Who Are You?

We are looking for a highly motivated student with a passion for data science, analytics, and the automotive industry. You should have strong analytical skills and interest in working with large datasets. A background in data science, machine learning, or a related field. Knowledge of SQL, Python and pySpark is a merit since you likely will work with these.

 

Qualifications:

 

·  Master student in Engineering Physics, Data Science, Mathematics, or related fields.
·  Experience in data analytics, machine learning, or similar.
·  Interest in the automotive or transportation industry is a plus.

What’s in It for You?

Are you excited about using data to shape real-world products? Do you want to contribute to research that directly impacts the design and development of future truck models? This master’s thesis offers a unique opportunity to work on real-world industry challenges, applying cutting-edge data analytics techniques to provide actionable insights for product innovation, while gaining experience in one of the hottest topics of today. Join us in analyzing truck data to improve efficiency, performance, and customer satisfaction!

 

Project start:  January 2025.  

 

Contact persons:   
Björn Lindenberg , (Industrial Supervisor), Volvo Group Trucks Technology, Göteborg, Sweden 
E-mail: bjorn.lindenberg@volvo.com

 

Sandeep Shah,  (Industrial Supervisor), Volvo Group Trucks Technology, Bangalore, India
E-mail : sandeep.r.shah@volvo.com

 

Professor Slawomir Nowaczyk, (Examiner & academic supervisor), Halmstad University, Sweden
E-mail : Slawomir.Nowaczyk@hh.se

 

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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:  Advanced Analytics

Organization:  Group Trucks Technology

Travel Required:  Occasional Travel

Requisition ID:  15624