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Thesis Work - Performance improvement of IPMSM with sustainable materials

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

The Electric Drive department 97700 at Volvo Cars is proud of being responsible for designing and delivering system solutions and functionality for the inverters, electric machine, and transmission, in our electrified vehicles.  
Our vision is to become “Leading in electrification” and we are aiming to contribute to world class energy efficiency, E-machine functionality, sustainability, customer satisfaction and best performance and drivability, to all our future products.

Scope of the thesis work

This assignment focuses on the design and development of an Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine (IPMSM) which targets improved performance. The improved performance includes usage of heavy rare earth free magnets for machine design, making the machine safe from system faults (including active short circuit studies), utilizing better electro-steel material (possibly Grain oriented material), and reduction of AC losses by utilization of Litz wire windings. In addition, classical targets in terms of Torque and power ability as well as low losses are of course of high importance. FEM software: Ansys, JMAG or Comsol, is to be used during the project conduction. The work offers the opportunity to gain practical experience in electromagnetic field analysis and machine design alongside knowledge in material properties, while contributing to cutting-edge research in the field of IPMSMs technology.

This thesis is intended to investigate IPMSM design topology for improving electric machine performance using sustainable materials. The conclusion of the assignment should include proposal of complete machine design which is resistive to system level faults and minimized environmental load unit (ELU).  

Activities we foresee that should be done during this thesis work are:  
1.    Literature study.
2.    Work content as described above.
3.    Production of a final report and presentation.

What you'll bring

You are studying M.Sc. Electrical Power engineering, or similar. Understanding in Electric machines, finite element modelling, knowledge on materials, hands on MATLAB/Python are highly valuable.  

Duration

•    The work will start in January 2026 
•    The duration for this thesis work is 20 weeks.
•    30 ECTS (Master academic credits) in agreement with your Thesis Advisor in University
•    This thesis is to be conducted by 1 Student or 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 realize our ambitious vision, we are seeking innovative minds who are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow – today.
 
In our company, we believe extraordinary things are achieved by ordinary people with the drive to make a difference.

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 

Applications must be received no later than 10th of November 2025. We are prioritising direct applications to ensure a fair and efficient application process.
 
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter Radoslaw Piela at radoslaw.piela@volvocars.com.

For specific questions about the position, please reach out to Supervisors: Rishabh Raj rishabh.raj@volvocars.com and Siavash Sadeghpour siavash.sadeghpour@volvocars.com or to Hiring Manager Anders Thulin at ANDERS.THULIN@VOLVOCARS.COM.

Welcome with your application!

 

Gothenburg, SE, 40531

Job requisition ID:  77834

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