Volvo Group Graduate Program 2027 - Exhaust After Treatment System (EATS) Engineer

Volvo Group; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International rotations

Permanent position from day one

Global exposure

Workshops and seminars

Job summary

Volvo Group is launching a 15-month Graduate Program in Gothenburg for an Exhaust After Treatment System (EATS) Engineer. You will split time between your home department and program activities, with opportunities for local and international rotations, training in operations, engineering, and purchasing, and direct customer exposure from day one.

The program emphasizes teamwork, knowledge sharing, and an end-to-end mindset as you contribute to sustainable transport solutions and the Volvo

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechatronic- or Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Willing to travel and participate in international short-term assignments.
• Not more than three years of full-time relevant work experience before start, excluding part-time work during studies.
• Interest in automotive propulsion systems and a highly technical environment.
• Exposure to combustion engines or aftertreatment development is beneficial.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences.
• Innovative mindset with a passion for creating customer value.

Responsibilities

• Develop exhaust aftertreatment systems for new engines and customer-specific applications.
• Contribute to EATS development across a cross-functional team.
• Support engine testing and development in lab or vehicle settings.
• Investigate problems, identify causes, and document results.
• Advance EATS development processes and tools.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

English fluency

Education

Master of Science in Mechatronic- or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Volvo Group Graduate Program 2027 - Exhaust After Treatment System (EATS) Engineer

Location: Göteborg, SE, 417 15

Position Type: Graduate

Permanent/Temporary: Permanent

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.

A new era of manufacturing and R&D is here. Are you passionate about technology, eager to solve real business challenges, ready to drive innovation, and join our transformation journey? Then this Graduate program is for you!

As part of the Graduate Program at Volvo Group, you will tackle real challenges from day one and contribute to the development of next-generation production solutions.

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.

Your future team

The Exhaust Aftertreatment organization is part of After-Treatment Technology within Trucks Technology and Industrialization (TTI). We provide state-of-the-art research, engineering, product planning and project execution of complete products, for all customers. Our organization of 82 people consists of the following groups: Catalyst & Filter, On-Board Diagnostic, Simulation, Software Controls, Calibration, Verification, and Hardware development to support the powertrain system. We develop the complete exhaust aftertreatment system solution including hardware, software control & diagnostics, and aftermarket services, to support the powertrain system and customers globally.

We are a diverse team, speaking Swedish and English daily. We focus heavily on teamwork, energy, and respect for the individual. We work here with pride and fun, valuing team spirit, work-life balance, people development, engineering challenges, and innovation. Our team promotes sustainability by not only creating after-treatment systems that are emissions compliant globally and maximizing customer uptime but also doing this to ensure we meet our commitment to making a better environment for the future.

How you’ll contribute

As an Exhaust After Treatment System (EATS) Engineer, you will contribute to the development of exhaust aftertreatment systems for new engines and customer-specific applications, delivering globally emissions-compliant technologies that improve customer uptime and support a more sustainable transport future.

This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy applying their technical expertise across a variety of activities and challenges.

As a Graduate Student for EATS, your responsibilities will include:

• Being responsible for various developments to support our new engines and aftertreatment development, delivering sustainable solutions tailored to different market needs, meeting new emissions legislation, or addressing customer-specific requirements.
• Being part of, or responsible for engine testing and development both in a laboratory or vehicle setting.
• Investigate various problems, understand cause and effect mechanisms, recommend appropriate action, own problem resolution, and document results.
• Apply and support the improvement of EATS development processes and tools.
• Innovate different things around the Exhaust aftertreatment technology and concepts with respect to future certification requirements as a cross functional team.

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.

In addition, we believe you have:

• A Master of Science in Mechatronic- or Chemical Engineering, or related field
• A passion for working in a highly technical environment and a genuine interest in the automotive industry and propulsion systems
• Some form of exposure to combustion engines, exhaust aftertreatment development, thermal management or automotive catalysis, for example through university courses, projects, work experience, internships or thesis work.
• Ability to investigate technical problems and draw logical conclusions from data and events
• Engine or vehicle testing experience is beneficial
• Strong communication and presentation skills, and the ability to communicate complex ideas/topics clearly to diverse audiences
• An innovative mindset with a passion for creating customer value

To qualify for the Graduate program, you:

• Have completed a master’s degree prior to the start of theprogram 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:

• 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.

Last day to apply: 22nd of November 2026

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.

Trucks Technology & Industrial Division hire team players who are ready to create real customer impact. Our decentralized teams work close to our customers, with speed and autonomy, to build what they truly need.
Join us to collaborate on innovative, sustainable technologies that redefine how we design, build, and deliver value. Bring your curiosity, your expertise, and your collaborative energy, and together, we’ll turn bold ideas into tangible solutions for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow.

Job Category: Technology Engineering

Organization: Trucks Technology & Industrial

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead,we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.