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Master Thesis Work - Characterization of vibration transfer in electrical cables

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

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 a complete level in close sync with other Engineering units, functions, and stakeholders across the company.


This thesis work is within the area of Propulsion NVH at Vehicle Attributes.

 

Grounding cables i.e., for the high voltage cables in BEVs have proven to cause noise issues, i.e. if they mechanically short-circuit the rubber mounts so that structure-borne sound is being transmitted easily between the electric motor and the car body. 


Objective:
The main goal of this project is to gain more knowledge in cable design and vibration transfer. More specifically, how do properties such as the length, diameter, strand type, curvature and the eyelid/connector influence the vibration transfer over the cable? The outcome of this work should result in design guidelines for grounding cables with respect to noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH).

Scope of the thesis work

The focus of this work should be on physical testing, where the vibration transfer of different cable types can be carried out in a controlled setup, i.e. a test bench where modifications to the cables can be carried out. The transfer acceleration as a function of frequency is the key metric to be studied. Secondly, simulations of different cables that have been tested can be carried out to gain modelling knowledge.

What you'll bring

Required: Knowledge in acoustic measurements, analyses, and structural dynamics. Self-standing, curious, and fast learner. 

Duration

•    Tentative proposed thesis work period: 19th January 2026 to 26th of June 2026 (dates can be flexible with +/- 7 days)
•    Academic credits: equivalent to 30 ECTS 
•    Number of students: 1-2 students per project (2 preferred)
•    The majority of the work will be performed on site at Volvo Cars Torslanda.


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 realise our ambitious vision, we are seeking innovative minds who are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow – today.

At Volvo Cars, we believe extraordinary things are achieved by ordinary people with a passion for making a difference. If you’re inspired by the opportunity to help redefine the future of mobility, we invite you to be part of our journey.

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. If you are 2 students submitting as a pair, you can combine your CVs into one PDF and submit a joint Cover Letter. 

 

Applications must be received no later than 30th October, 2025. We are prioritising direct applications to ensure a fair and efficient application process.


 
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Siddhant Gupta at siddhant.gupta@volvocars.com. For specific questions about the position, please reach out to Hiring Manager Erik Joelsson at erik.joelsson@volvocars.com.


As part of the recruitment process, the final candidates might undergo a background check.

Welcome with your application!

Gothenburg, SE, 40531

Job requisition ID:  77728

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