Thesis Worker

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. All thesis projects are arranged in business critical areas and therefore you will be able to contribute to our company purpose – providing freedom to move in a safe, sustainable and personal way – from day one! 

Thesis: Linking Reliability Issues on the Field to Diagnostic Data

Background
At the Electrical Infrastructure department, with a focus on the Electrical attribute of the vehicle, we prioritize enhancing customer benefits throughout the service life of the car, particularly in terms of reliability, electrical safety, and cost-of-ownership related to the electrical system. We develop requirements for electrical systems and components, and we also participate in international standardization working groups. We provide technical support to function, system, and component owners during the development phase, and we verify, mainly at a complete vehicle level.

Scope
In the master thesis project ‘Linking Reliability Issues on the Field to Diagnostic Data (DRO) you will investigate the correlation between reliability issues observed in the field and diagnostic data. By conducting analysis of actual failures in for examples ECUs, the research aims to uncover patterns and correlations that can pinpoint specific areas of improvement. These insights will be used to refine our requirements, ensuring that the electrical system operates with greater reliability.

As Master thesis student you will have the opportunity to cooperate with colleagues within complete R&D organization. You will be part of a highly motivated team working with reliability, electrical safety, and cost-of-ownership related to the electrical system.

Duration
The duration of the Thesis is 20 weeks

The Thesis starts in Q1 2025.

30 ECTS (academic credits) if in agreement with your Thesis Advisor in University

This thesis is suitable for 1 student

Who you are
We are looking for students pursuing a Master of Science degree in electrical engineering, applied physics or similar. A genuine interest and curiosity and excellent analytical skills are needed. 

Main part of the work to be done on site at Volvo Cars R&D location in Torslanda, Göteborg, Sweden.

Be part of the change – apply today!
Applications should include your CV and a brief personal letter stating your interests within the given area and your thoughts and credentials. We are continuously screening applications and will fill the position as soon as we find a good match. So do not hesitate to send in your application. Apply as soon as possible but no later than  2024-11-08. Please note that due to GDPR applications via email will not be accepted.

If you want more information about the project or simply learn a bit more about the team, please reach out to:

Engineering Manager, Andreas Ådahl, andreas.adahl@volvocars.com

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