Volvo Group Graduate Program 2027 - Power Electronics Engineer
Volvo Business Services Aktiebolag · Göteborg · Tills vidare · Deadline 2026-11-22
The **Volvo Group Graduate Program 2027 - Power Electronics Engineer** offers a **permanent position** starting in August 2027 based in Gothenburg, Sweden, within Volvo Business Services Aktiebolag. Joining a 10-person team developing high-voltage components for electric vehicles, the engineer manages power electronics requirements, focusing on functions and attributes tied to component design and integration. Daily responsibilities include breaking down system requirements into component-level technical specifications, coordinating development with external suppliers, collaborating with verification teams to validate products, documenting designs against compliance standards, and participating in technical decisions across ongoing projects. The program also involves workshops, seminars, and potential international short-term assignments. Applicants must hold a **master's degree in Electrical Engineering**, Electronics, Physics, or a relevant area, completed prior to the program's start but no more than three years prior. Candidates cannot have more than three years of full-time relevant work experience in the field, excluding part-time work during studies. Written and verbal fluency in English is mandatory, alongside a willingness to travel. The position also seeks experience with power electronics gained through previous employment, a thesis, university projects, or relevant coursework. Background checks and drug and alcohol testing may be conducted during recruitment.
Company description: Your future team
You will be part of the Power Electronic Components team within Electromobility. We are a team of 10 engineers responsible for developing high voltage components that are sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective to help build Volvo Electric Vehicles that are the best in the market and fulfill customer needs.
Job description:How you’ll contribute
As a Power Electronics Engineer, your main responsibility is to manage the requirements of Power Electronics components. Your focus will lay on the functions and attributes that rely on the design and integration of the component. You will collaborate very closely with Global Component Responsible, CAD engineers, Function owners, System engineers and Test engineers, in addition to the constant integration with other Volvo Technology areas, as well as several suppliers.
Key responsibilities are:
- Work on the breakdown of internal system requirements and create component level technical requirements to make sure that the component fits in the system.
- Coordinate and collaborate with suppliers regarding the technical development of the component.
- Work with the verification teams to validate our responsible products.
- Document the design and validate the required compliance standards.
- Synchronize with the project management and deliver to different projects we are involved in.
- Be involved in both internal as external technical decisions and recommendations to secure project deliveries
- Assess quality and work on continuously improving our components.
- Be responsible for efficient, competitive, and cost-effective design of components.
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 initiative and drive tasks forward with determination while bringing fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to the team. 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.
Requirements:
- You have a M.Sc. in Electrical engineering, Electronics or Physics or relevant area
- We think that you have some form of experience within power electronics. It can be through work experience, a thesis, a university project, or a relevant course.
- You have a deep interest in technology, hopefully also for the automotive industry.
- You bring curiosity, analytical thinking, and fresh perspectives to product development.
- You enjoy translating complex business needs into clear, valuable solutions.
- You combine strategic thinking with the drive to execute.
To qualify for the Graduate program, you:
- Have completed a 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 Trucks Technology & Industrial, with placement in Sweden, Gothenburg. These are some of the benefits of joining our program:
Read more about the Graduate Program here
- Gain a broad view of Volvo Group’s global truck manufacturing organization, including brands, plants, logistics, manufacturing, quality, continuous improvement, and emerging technologies
- 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.
The application process
The journey begins! An email confirmation will be sent when you submit your application. After this, it is still possible to update your personal profile by logging into your account. The hiring team will review your application together with the hiring manager. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with information about the following steps.
Last day to apply: 22nd of November 2026
_As part of the recruitment process, a background check as well as alcohol and drug testing may be conducted. You will be informed if applicable._We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.