Summer Internship - Software/Mechanical Engineer

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

What we offer?
The rise of technological innovations such as electrification, autonomous driving, and connectivity – to name a few, makes everything more complex and uncertain, and we therefore need to find ways to adapt and deliver the speed, product quality, and customer service that our customers expect. As a human-centric and customer-oriented organization we are continuously refining and working on strategies in different development areas to both strengthen market position and create new services and aftermarket services that continuously add value to our customers. At the same time, we are taking full responsibility for setting up and maintaining the environment for enabling Software build and Continuous Integration. We are applying modern software development practices, supported with continuous integration frameworks and collaboration tools.
What you'll do
This is a 3-month-summer internship where the intern will learn and support the organization with different technical and business-related tasks. You will work together with different stakeholders to provide insights, technical and management support, and to manage specific assignments to support the teams.
There will be a high-level cooperation with teams from different focus areas and you will assist the improvement work around those areas.
Do you fit the profile?
We are looking for candidates who have a background in Business Development, Communication and/or Engineering. You have integrity, courage, positive energy, and a personality characterized by willingness to innovate and take on new challenges, being result-oriented and striving for improvements.
We see that you have worked with some of the following tools: MATLAB, Microsoft Office, and/or any other reporting/programming tool, e.g., Phyton, Java, C++.
It is important that you are structured, data driven and have good documentation skills. People see you as cooperative and transparent. You are self-driven and have no problems handling many tasks simultaneously.  As we are a global company, you need to speak English, both verbal and written, have strong communication skills, and being able to deal with stakeholders at various levels.
 To fit this position, you need to act with an agnostic mind-set regarding usage of tools and other decisions that might be up for considerations, e.g., best practices should be used according to Volvo Cars Corporation strategies and requirements. Last but not least, you are flexible, adaptable, and comfortable with ambiguity, and have the ability to move between big picture and detail.
Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
Duration
This is a 3-months summer internship between June – August 2022. Exact start and end time to be discussed with recruiting manager.

How to learn more and apply
Does this sound like an exciting summer internship?
Welcome with your application by submitting your resume and cover letter via the link below no later than 6th of March 2022.  Interviews will be held continuously.
Please note that applications via email will not be accepted due to GDPR.
 If you have any additional questions regarding the positions, you are welcome to contact hiring manager Diana Cortés at diana.cortes@volvocars.com or  Oscar Centeno at oscar.jesus.centeno.gil@volvocars.com
 For questions about the recruitment process, please contact Lisa Hallvin at lisa.hallvin@volvocars.com