Thesis: Architecture, Reliability and Cost Analysis for a Multi-Voltage input/output battery system

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. 

What you will do

At Volvo Penta you will contribute to the transformation of our company, the transport industry and society at large. You will:

The thesis objective is to investigate the suitability of battery system with multi voltage input/output capability for integration in Volvo Penta electrical and propulsion system architectures and analyze the potential benefits and disadvantages of such solution. The scope should include removal of individual components such as On-board charger, DC/AC motor inverter, DC/DCs

Activities

1. Investigate and define requirements for voltage levels (and other potentially relevant requirements) in Volvo Penta architecture
2. Study and identify potential designs for achieving required multi voltage input/output from battery (New designs could be proposed but is not necessarily expected)
3. Perform cost analysis of existing design vs integrated design for Volvo Penta architecture
4. Perform aftermarket service analysis (reliability, cost of repair) for integrated solution vs existing design

Your future team

You will primarily work together with battery system engineering team at Volvo Penta electromobility department, however, we expect that you will have a lot of cross functional interactions during your work here.

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:

• Experience from relevant studies in manufacturing engineering, industrial design, product development, electromechanical engineering or similar
• Potential previous experience with electromobility, battery system design or manufacturing
• Fluent English and optionally Swedish could be beneficial
• Ability to work at Volvo Penta office in Gothenburg 2-3 days per week
• High level of personal drive and enthusiasm to problem solve

What’s in it for you?

• A diverse work environment
• Interacting with some of the latest technologies in electromobility sector
• Introduction to the diverse and large world of Volvo
• Building your CV and scouting a potential future career within Volvo

Ready for the next move?

Ready for the next move?

• If you are curious to explore how we put our words into action, follow us on LinkedIn andvolvogroup.com.
• If you want to make a real impact in your career, the transportation business is where you want to be. We look forward to meeting you.

Last application date: October 30

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Who we are and what we believe in

We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. ​We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. ​We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment. 

Volvo Penta, a world-leading supplier of engines and complete drive systems for marine and industrial applications, you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who works with passion, trust each other and embraces change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.