Global Graduate Program 2024 - Tech track at Volvo Car Gent

Global Graduate Program 2024 – Tech track at Volvo Car Gent

A lot can happen in 24 months.

Do you have the curiosity to learn, the will to develop and the drive to create change? We’re looking for skilled engineers, technical enthusiasts and change-makers to join our transformation. Our tech track at Volvo Car Gent will allow you to deep dive into your technical areas of interest combining a local and global perspective.

About our Global Graduate Program

The Global Graduate Program is a 2-year career-boosting program designed around your potential in our global organization! Globally, we offer two program tracks – Business and Tech – allowing both future business enablers and skilled engineers to thrive and develop with us. Both career paths are equally important to successfully drive transformation! In Volvo Car Gent, one of our manufacturing plants, we offer the tech track, reaching out to Dutch speaking technical oriented graduates.

Every year, Volvo Cars welcomes around 50 graduates globally. By joining the program, you become part of an inclusive community of other young professionals. Throughout the program you will all come together for common module weeks, projects, and learning opportunities.

The rotational program takes you on a journey within Volvo cars where you get to explore your skills and interests in 4 different departments during the two years. You will start in Gent, more specific in the department which you are recruited into, and your hiring manager will guide and support you throughout the program.

The program starts August 19th, 2024. The Volvo Car Gent young graduates are both located in Gent and Globally, with a ratio of 3 Gent departments, 1 global department reflecting your personal choice and of course the program sessions at our global Head Quarters in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Curious to know more? Visit our graduates page or listen to the graduate podcast, recorded by current and previous graduates, and learn what it is like to be part of our program.

About this area, Tech track at Volvo Car Gent

Our graduate positions within engineering will be in teams across our Research & Development and Manufacturing organizations. 

What we offer our graduates

You will get:

• Permanent employment. After the program you will have a permanent position.
•  Visa/work permit support given where necessary. Relocation support offered for international moves
• €3769 monthly gross salary
• All extralegal white collar VCG salary benefits such as E-car program, 15 extra holiday days, insurance package including hospitalization, group insurance
• Possibility for international experience during year 2

A complete package of benefits and our employment offer will be presented to you during the final interview phase.

Are you one of our new graduates?

To be considered for the program, you must have a master's degree completed between June 2024 and the start of the program.

For this area, we are looking for graduates with master’s degrees in engineering or with a clear technical affinity such as manufacturing, supply chain, product development, vehicle/automotive engineering, CAE, mechatronics or similar. For some positions, knowledge of LEAN and production systems is beneficial.  Moreover, to be considered for the Tech track at Volvo Car Gent a proficient level of Dutch is required.

Recruitment process
 

Applications for the Tech track at Volvo Car Gent are open November 16th – December 15th, 2023. All eligible candidates will be invited to conduct online assessments. The final day to complete them is January 8th. The assessments are sent out before December 22nd.

You may apply to multiple graduate advertisements but will only do the assessments once.
 

The last step in the recruitment process is an in-depth interview with the hiring manager and an HR representative. The interviews will be conducted via Teams or face to face during January and February 2024. Employment offers will be communicated continuously during February -April 2024.

Kick-start your career - apply today

We only accept applications via our career site, apply with a CV and cover letter in English no later than December 15th 2023, midnight (CET). Please note that applications per email are not accepted due to GDPR.

Read the advertisement and still have questions? Welcome to contact us via our email graduates@volvocars.com.

Visit our career site to read more about the program - https://www.volvocars.com/intl/v/careers/graduates
 

Volvo Cars - Driving change together

Volvo Cars' continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. At Volvo Cars, your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential.

For the right person, an inspiring, and creative workplace awaits. Did you know that every Volvo Cars employee worldwide has the right to our Family Bond, our new all-gender, paid parental leave policy? You'll also enjoy a culture and benefits package that's made us one of the world's most awarded and progressive employers.

By 2025, we aim to sell 1.2 million cars annually, 50% of which will be electric vehicles and sold directly to customers through digital channels. Join us on the journey of a lifetime as we create the driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow.