Thesis Work - Developing a Training Approach for Data-Driven Production

Volvo Construction Equipment; Eskilstuna kommun; On-site; SEK 201,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Volvo Construction Equipment Eskilstuna invites two Master’s students to a thesis project focused on developing and evaluating an approach for training end-users in data-driven production. You will design learning materials and test delivery methods across Volvo use cases.

The position is on site in Eskilstuna, starting 18 Januari, 2027, with English as the working language. Collaboration with cross-functional teams across Volvo Group is expected.

Qualifications

• Master's student in a field related to information design, production development or industrial management.
• Interest in data-driven production and training end-users.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and document findings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate an approach for training end-users in data-driven production.
• Design learning materials and guidelines for various end-user roles.
• Test and validate the training approach across Volvo CE use cases.
• Collaborate with internal teams and document outcomes.

Skills

Info design

Industrial eng

Production dev

Learning dev

Education

Master's student in relevant field

Tools

English

Job description

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.
Background
As production becomes increasingly digitalized and data-driven, operators and other end-users need the right knowledge and support to use data and digital solutions effectively. This requires more than technical solutions; it also requires a clear approach for how competence should be developed. Volvo CE therefore wants to develop a structured approach for training end-users in data-driven production, including what should be taught, how training should be delivered, who should be responsible for educating end-users, and how training can be adapted to different use cases and technologies.
Thesis Scope & Deliverables
The Thesis Will Focus On Developing And Evaluating An Approach For Training End-users, Such As Operators, In Data-driven Production. Key Activities Include

• Identifying what end-users need to learn and the roles and responsibilities for providing the training.
• Identifying suitable ways of delivering training for different end-users, use cases, and production contexts.
• Developing a structured method or guideline for creating training videos and other learning materials.
• Applying and evaluating the approach through selected Volvo CE use cases across different sites.
• Developing a training structure that combines different learning activities to support competence development related to data and digital solutions in production.
• Providing recommendations for how the training approach can be reused and adapted for future digitalization initiatives.

Suitable Background

• Information design
• Industrial engineering and management
• Production development
• Learning and competence development
• Other relevant backgrounds combining communication, technology, and production

The thesis is particularly suitable for students interested in the intersection between people, digitalization, communication, and industrial production. Students from different academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply, and candidates may be matched in complementary pairs so that different competencies can be combined across individual theses rather than required within a single student.
Thesis Information

• Level: 30 credits (Master's thesis)
• Language: English
• Start date: 18 Januari, 2027
• Location: Volvo CE Eskilstuna (on site preferred)
• Number of students: 2 students (preferred)

In case you have questions on the position, contact

• Natalie Agerskans – [e-mail]
• Anna Eckervald Nilsson – [e-mail]

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.
Part of Volvo Group, Volvo Construction Equipment is a global company driven by our purpose to build the world we want to live in. Together we develop and deliver solutions for a cleaner, smarter, and more connected world. By unleashing everyone’s full potential, we build a more sustainable future for all our stakeholders. Come join our team and help us build a better tomorrow.