Volvo Group Graduate Program 2027 - Automation Engineer
Volvo Business Services Aktiebolag · Göteborg · Tills vidare · Deadline 2026-11-22
Volvo Business Services Aktiebolag offers a permanent position based in Gothenburg within the **Volvo Group Graduate Program 2027 – Automation Engineer**, starting in August 2027. Over 15 months, the program balances a **50/50 work split** between departmental tasks and dedicated program activities, including targeted training, local and international rotations, and short-term assignments. Working in the function verification team within powertrain technology focusing on E-Power, the role involves designing, developing, and executing automated test scripts, tools, and workflows for electrified products. Responsibilities also include identifying manual processes for automation, integrating AI technologies, and ensuring solutions meet technical, cybersecurity, safety, and responsible AI standards. Applicants must hold a **bachelor's or master's degree** in computer science and software engineering, automation and control engineering, electronics and electrical engineering, or a similar field, completed prior to the start of the program but not more than three years ago. Candidates must have no more than three years of full-time relevant work experience (excluding part-time work during studies), demonstrate fluency in written and spoken English, and be willing to travel internationally. Prior knowledge of embedded system verification, rig or vehicle testing experience, and Python programming competence are desirable.
Company description: This is the Volvo Group Graduate Program
The 15-month Graduate Program combines 50% time in your home department with 50% dedicated program activities, giving you broad exposure across Volvo Group. Through local and international rotations, short-term assignments, and targeted training in areas such as operations, engineering, and purchasing, you will build a strong understanding of our business, brands and strategy. The program also includes direct customer exposure and encourages collaboration, knowledge-sharing and an end-to-end mindset, enabling you to contribute to transformation across the organization from day one.
Job description:Your future team
The function verification team is a part of the product delivery department in powertrain technology focusing on E-Power. We ensure the quality and compliance of electronic software through systematic testing and verification. The team develops both manual and automated test solutions and collaborates with engineering teams to deliver robust software for Volvo products.
How you’ll contribute
You will get the opportunity to contribute by designing, developing, and executing automated test scripts to help ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of electrified products.
Key responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain automated systems, tools, and workflows
- Identify repetitive or manual processes suitable for automation.
- Ensure solutions meet relevant technical, cybersecurity and safety requirements and responsible AI.
- Integrate AI technologies into existing systems.
Who are you?
We are looking for someone with a strong transformation and collaborative mindset who is eager to learn, explore, and understand the business. You thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new challenges and ambiguity, and take ownership of your own development and growth. With strong analytical skills, you take initiatives and drive tasks forward with determination while bringing fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to the team.
You have a foundation in software development, testing, automation with an interest in technologies such as machine learning and intelligent test automation. You enjoy building relationships and leveraging a global network to create impact while working collaboratively across teams and functions. In addition, you contribute to a culture of continuous learning by actively sharing knowledge, exchanging insights, and supporting the development of others.
You meet the following requirements:
- Completed a Bachelor or Master within the fields of either Computer Science and Software Engineering, Automation and Control Engineering or Electronics and Electrical Engineering or similar
Additional desirable skills:
- Knowledge in Embedded system verification
- Experience with Rig/vehicle testing
- Programming competence in Python
To qualify for the Graduate program, you:
- Have completed a Bachelors/master’s degree prior to the start of the program but not more than 3 years ago.
- Should not have more than three years' full-time relevant working experience in the field prior to starting the program, excluding part-time work during studies.
- Are fluent in English, both written and verbal.
- Are willing to travel and participate in international short-term assignments
What’s in it for you?
Our Volvo Group Graduate Program starts in August 2027, and you will be offered a permanent position at Volvo Trucks Technology & Industrial Division with placement in Sweden, Gothenburg. These are some of the benefits of joining our program:
- An opportunity to work with the latest technology.
- An exciting and global working environment with experienced colleagues.
- Possibility to gain international experience through a short-term assignment abroad.
- A competitive salary and permanent position from day one.
- Various workshops and seminars designed to help you grow into your future career at Volvo Group.
- The possibility to shape your own career with endless career opportunities.
Read more about the Graduate program here
The application process
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Last day to apply: 22nd of November 2026
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