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Thesis Work - AI-integration in Volvo Cars test flow

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

During the development of products at Volvo Cars, a lot of test activities are done in vehicles before cars are delivered to customers. Before a car had reached mass production, the cost and complexity to build and maintain a test vehicle were significant, and the available test vehicles were continuously optimized in their usage.

 

Internal stakeholders communicate their need for access to test vehicles to an organization called “Product Test and Validation”. This organization is responsible for creating and delivering the most relevant test vehicles internally. In large programs, the total needs from internal stakeholders is complex due to both the total amount of data and the variety in specification and status of test vehicles over time.

 

In a collaboration with an external partner, AI is currently being introduced in parts of this workflow. The purpose of introducing AI is to support the optimization of the creation and usage of test vehicles during the development of products at Volvo Cars.

Scope of the thesis work

During the collaboration project with introducing AI, which starts 2025Q4 and continues until the end of 2026 Q2, the time and effort to reach a satisfying level of knowledge within a tailored AI-solution will be evaluated.

 

We would like to evaluate the methods and define best practices when introducing AI with a tailor-made specific purpose in our development process.

 

The purpose is to use the outcome from this work as a reference to support the evaluation of other internal AI initiatives. Evaluation would contain proposals to estimate the feasibility/value of introducing AI, complexity (time and effort), and methods (best practices to reach a satisfying level of knowledge in AI) in specific, tailor-made future applications.

 

You will be involved during the implementation phase, and be part of the team that will evaluate and support with validation of the developed AI-agents, with the purpose of reaching satisfying needs for defined use-cases.

What you'll bring

  • General knowledge about generative AI
  • Knowledge about how to utilize generative AI and methods/tools for how to develop domain-specific knowledge for specific applications
  • Can work on site at Volvo Cars in Torslanda (Gothenburg) for at least parts of the program

Duration

  • The work will start in January 2026
  • The duration for this thesis work is 20 weeks.
  • 30 ECTS (academic credits) if in agreement with your Thesis Advisor at the University
  • This thesis is to be conducted by 2 students working in pair.


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?

Selection will be ongoing during the application period, so do not hesitate to send in your application. Attach your CV and personal letter stating your interests within the given area and your thoughts and credentials.


Apply as soon as possible but no later than 2025-11-30. Please note that applications via email will not be accepted.

If you have any additional questions regarding the thesis work, you are welcome to contact: Manager / Supervisor, Fredrik Ahrenberg at fredrik.ahrenberg@volvocars.com.


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

We welcome your application!

Gothenburg, SE, 40531

Job requisition ID:  78084

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