Volvo Group Graduate Program 2027 - Vehicle Product Architect
Volvo Business Services Aktiebolag · Göteborg · Tills vidare · Deadline 2026-11-22
Volvo Business Services Aktiebolag is hiring a **Vehicle Product Architect** through the Volvo Group Graduate Program, based in Gothenburg with a start date in August 2027. This **permanent position** integrates the graduate into the Vehicle Strategy Team within Cab Over Trucks Engineering. The role focuses on vehicle-level architecture rather than individual components, leading cross-functional early development phases and pre-studies for future Volvo and Renault truck models. Core duties include defining technical roadmaps and truck concepts, assessing technical impact and R&D effort for product updates, and managing planning and budget preparation during pre-study phases. The graduate program includes seminars, workshops, and opportunities to complete international short-term assignments. Applicants must hold an **M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, or Physics**, completed prior to the program start and no more than three years beforehand. Candidates cannot have more than three years of full-time relevant work experience, excluding part-time student work. **Fluency in English** is required, both written and verbal, alongside a willingness to travel. Candidates should demonstrate interest across engineering disciplines—chiefly mechanics and mechatronics—a demonstrated interest in the automotive or transport sector, analytical competence, and clear communication and collaboration skills. Background checks as well as alcohol and drug testing may be conducted during recruitment.
Company description: Your future team
We are looking forward to welcoming a new key member to the Vehicle Strategy Team, within the Cab Over Trucks (COT) Engineering department. Our team is responsible for managing the complete truck road maps over time and preparing upcoming vehicle projects. We lead pre-studies in collaboration with product planning, our truck brands, and engineering departments within Trucks Technology & Industry. We are a team of highly skilled and senior experts setting the technical direction for our future Volvo FH, FM, and FMX models, as well as Renault T, C, and K trucks at a vehicle level. Throughout this journey, you will gain extensive truck and business knowledge from both our team and our stakeholders.
Job description: How you’ll contribute
As a Vehicle Product Architect, you will lead the technical development of specific areas or functionalities within the truck, rather than focusing solely on individual components or software. Our strategic efforts are continuously aligned to meet customer expectations and enhance Volvo Group's profitability. Your responsibilities will also encompass planning and budget preparation during a project pre-study phase. In this role you will take on responsibilities such as:
- Propose and define the technical road map for Cab Over Trucks from a vehicle perspective, including the visualization and communication of road maps and truck architectures.
- Define high-performing truck concepts and their architecture, in cooperation with Common Architecture and Shared Technologies (CAST), COT Engineering, Function and Software Defined Vehicle, Powertrain Technology and Industrial, Strategic Product Planning, Renault and Volvo Trucks, while assuring optimal technical vehicle concepts on truck level.
- Judge technical impact, dependencies, and R&D effort for various product updates, proposing optimizations, alternatives, or new updates.
- Lead cross-functional work in early development phases to set requirements and technical direction for future trucks, and initiate and lead advanced engineering studies to prepare the evolution of the COT range.
- Establish strong relations with Engineering departments, Strategic Product Planning, Brand Product Strategy, Purchasing, and Manufacturing.
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 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:
- M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, or Physics.
- You are interested in multiple engineering disciplines, with a primary focus on mechanics and mechatronics.
- A genuine interest in the automotive or transport industry, shown through relevant work, university projects, courses, or other experiences
- You enjoy digging into complex data and information to find patterns and draw meaningful conclusions.
- You can explain and present complex technical topics clearly
- You demonstrate leadership and collaboration skills.
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, 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 Division with placement in Sweden, Gothenburg. These are some of the benefits of joining our program:
Read more about the Graduate program here
- 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: 22.11.26
_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.