HV Bus-Tie Electrification Engineer – Marine Powertrains

Volvo Penta AB; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Volvo Penta AB is seeking a Master’s student to contribute to the development of electrified powertrain and energy distribution solutions for marine applications. You will evaluate thesis results, develop and compare Bus-Tie concepts, and design electrical/mechanical components with documentation.

The role involves prototype development, testing, and evaluating results against DNV requirements and the RCD, working 2–3 days per week at the Gothenburg office with the Mechanical Design and Energy

Qualifications

• Master’s student in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, electrical distribution and protection devices, with experience in electrical design, simulation or engineering documentation.
• Interest in prototype development, measurements and laboratory testing.
• Knowledge of HV systems, marine applications, EMC or relevant standards is advantageous.
• Mechanical design/CAD, MATLAB/Simulink or PSCAD experience is a plus.
• Ability to work at Volvo Penta office in Gothenburg 2-3 days per week.
• High level of personal drive and enthusiasm to problem solve.
• Analytical and curious problem-solver, able to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Strong English communication skills.
• Master thesis: 30 ECTS | Start: January 2027 | 1–2 students.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the results from the previous thesis and decide which Bus-Tie solution(s) should be pursued.
• Develop and compare selected concepts considering losses, cooling, cost, size and packaging, and develop the electrical and mechanical design with related documentation.
• Build a prototype, define and perform testing, and evaluate the results with consideration of applicable DNV requirements and the Recreational Craft Directive (RCD).
• Collaborate with the Mechanical Design and Energy Distribution team on electrified powertrain development for marine and industrial applications.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Electrical distribution

Protection devices

Electrical design & documentation

Prototype development

Lab measurements

HV systems

Mechanical CAD

MATLAB/Simulink

PSCAD

Education

Master’s student in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

CAD

MATLAB/Simulink

PSCAD

Job description

Volvo Penta AB is seeking a Master’s student to contribute to the development of electrified powertrain and energy distribution solutions for marine applications. You will evaluate thesis results, develop and compare Bus-Tie concepts, and design electrical/mechanical components with documentation.

The role involves prototype development, testing, and evaluating results against DNV requirements and the RCD, working 2–3 days per week at the Gothenburg office with the Mechanical Design and Energy