Master thesis: Use-Case and Application-Optimized Range Estimation for Volvo Penta EMOB

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. As electrification expands across a diverse range of applications, accurate and reliable range prediction becomes a key enabler for customer productivity, operational confidence, and energy efficiency.

In this thesis, you will investigate how application-specific operating patterns can be used to improve range estimation for battery electric drivelines and lay the foundation for future digital twin capabilities. You will:

• Define representative use cases and duty cycles for different electric applications.
• Review and benchmark state-of-the-art methods for range and remaining-time estimation.
• Analyze operational and vehicle data to evaluate prediction accuracy.
• Investigate how factors such as load profile, mission type, operating environment, and internal driveline systems, such as the thermal management system, impact range estimation.
• Develop and assess concepts for application-aware range prediction.
• Explore how improved estimation methods can support the first steps toward a digital twin framework for electric powertrains.
• Present recommendations for future implementation and development.

This thesis offers a unique opportunity to combine data analytics, electrification, and system modeling to solve real-world challenges in sustainable transport solutions.

Your future team

You will join Volvo Penta's Industrial EMOB Controls team, working closely with engineers and specialists. Our team combines deep technical expertise with a collaborative and supportive culture where innovation, learning, and knowledge sharing are encouraged.

As a thesis student, you will have dedicated supervisors and access to real engineering challenges, data, and domain expertise that will help you develop both technically and professionally.

Who are you?

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

Required qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in electrification, battery systems, or sustainable mobility solutions.
• Experience with data analysis and modeling tools such as Python, MATLAB, or similar.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills in English.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of battery electric vehicle systems and energy management.
• Experience with machine learning, predictive analytics, or estimation algorithms.
• Understanding of digital twins, simulation, or model-based development.
• Familiarity with vehicle telemetry, operational data analysis, or control systems.

What’s in it for you?

We offer an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge electrification technologies while contributing to the development of future sustainable transport solutions. You will also enjoy:

• A supportive and inclusive work environment where your ideas and contributions matter.
• Close collaboration with experienced engineers.
• Exposure to real products, customer use cases, and industrial data.
• Opportunities to build valuable professional networks within Volvo Penta and the Volvo Group.
• A flexible and collaborative working culture that promotes learning and personal development.
• Modern office facilities and access to a vibrant engineering community.

Ready for the next move?

Are you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? We can't wait to hear from you. Apply today!

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Participants: 1-2 M.Sc. students

The period is one semester, 30 ECTS, and the preferred start time is mid to end of January 2027. The work will be conducted in Gothenburg at Volvo Group Penta Technology 2-3 days per week.

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.