Global Graduate Programme 2021 - Battery Development within Electrification

Who are we?

Everything we do starts with people. Our purpose is to provide freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable and safe way. We are committed to simplifying our customers’ lives by offering better technology solutions that improve their impact on the world and bringing the most advanced mobility innovations to protect them, their loved ones and the people around them.

Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. The people of Volvo Cars are committed to making a difference in our world. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. We believe in bringing out the best in each other and harnessing the true power of people. At Volvo Cars your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential. Join us on a journey of a lifetime as we create safety, autonomous driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow.

Volvo Cars is taking a bold lead with electrification in the auto industry. As the first major premium car brand to commit to a hybrid or full-electric powertrain for all our models, we aim to drive the automotive sector forward, improve the quality of the air in our cities and increase our success as a business. Join us and work cross-functionally with one of our main strategical themes – electrification – to shape future mobility. We are looking for you with an ambition to develop as a technical leader in our Product Creation organisation. 

A lot can happen in 24 months  

Are you up for a challenge? This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to join a 24 months career-boosting programme designed around your potential as a future leader in a global organisation. As a Global Graduate, you will start in your sponsor function (recruiting function) and continue working in assignments in different parts of our organisation. The programme includes individual career development supported by your sponsor and a personal senior mentor, business understanding and personal-development trainings, go out and see activities, as well as common graduate projects.   

 A new kind of energy  

We are looking for graduates who are curious, who like to create together and who want to make a difference. You see yourself as a future leader, you like to organise and inspire people to achieve together. You are able to manage complex situations and see the bigger picture. You are open to change and are curious to discover opportunities in a constantly changing business environment.   

As a Global Graduate you are results-oriented and committed to go the extra mile. We believe you are a great networker and communicator. You are a team-player with a positive attitude, interested in developing yourself, others and our business.  

In order to be considered for this programme, you need to have completed your Master’s degree preferably in Chemistry, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or similar – prior to the start of the programme in August 2021. You are also very welcome to apply in case you have already graduated, as long as you don’t have more than one year full-time working experience by the start of the programme. Lastly, you need to be fluent in English, both written and verbal.  

The future of mobility is in your hands    

As a graduate you have a full-time permanent employment and will start mid-August 2021. To apply please register your profile and upload your CV and personal letter (in English) at the Volvo Cars career site no later than December 1, 2020 (midnight CET). If you have any questions you are welcome to contact us via graduates@volvocars.com. Note that applications by e-mail will not be accepted. The programme is open to applicants from all over the world, and we welcome diversity in all aspects. For international applicants – Volvo Cars will support in the relocation process. The extent of the process may vary depending on nationality, current location, and other individual circumstances. This position is located at our headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden. Read more about the programme and the recruiting functions at our career site https://group.volvocars.com/careers/graduates and interact with us on www.facebook.com/volvocargroup and www.linkedin.com/company/volvocars.