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Master Thesis Work - Concepts for Steering Wheel Hands-off-detection

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 Front Airbag and Steering Wheel at Occupant Safety.

 

Today, the main technology for determining driver hand presence on the steering wheel is capacitive sensing. The technology is, despite high efforts, challenging to implement in vehicles. 

Scope of the thesis work

The objective is to identify and review other potential technologies. What are the benefits and drawbacks, and what are the hurdles to implementation.

 

  • Benchmark of potential technologies and methods, both within and outside the automotive field. Also include scientific developments.
  • Establish the usage and robustness requirements for the hands-on detection in a vehicle.
  • Identify potential candidates, and if possible, develop early physical Proof-of-concept.

What you'll bring

2 innovative and hands-on master students with the ability to utilize new technologies. Preferably, engineering master students within the area of mechanical, automotive, physics, or similar.

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: 2 students
  • The thesis work will primarily be conducted on-site at our office in Torslanda, Gothenburg. 


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. As you are 2 students submitting as a pair, you can combine your CVs into one PDF and must submit a joint Cover Letter where both names are stated. 

 

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 Skoglund at erik.skoglund@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:  77708

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