Volvo Group Graduate Program 2027 - Vehicle Product Architect

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.

This is the Volvo Group Graduate Program

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

We are looking forward to welcoming a new key member to the Vehicle Strategy Team, within the Cab Over Trucks (COT) Engineering department. Our team is responsible for managing the complete truck road maps over time and preparing upcoming vehicle projects. We lead pre-studies in collaboration with product planning, our truck brands, and engineering departments within Trucks Technology & Industry. We are a team of highly skilled and senior experts setting the technical direction for our future Volvo FH, FM, and FMX models, as well as Renault T, C, and K trucks at a vehicle level. Throughout this journey, you will gain extensive truck and business knowledge from both our team and our stakeholders.

We are 15 professionals located in Gothenburg and work in very close cooperation with our colleagues in Lyon, Curitiba, and Bangalore.

How you’ll contribute

As a Vehicle Product Architect, you will lead the technical development of specific areas or functionalities within the truck, rather than focusing solely on individual components or software. Our strategic efforts are continuously aligned to meet customer expectations and enhance Volvo Group's profitability. Your responsibilities will also encompass planning and budget preparation during a project pre-study phase. In this role you will take on responsibilities such as:

- Propose and define the technical road map for Cab Over Trucks from a vehicle perspective, including the visualization and communication of road maps and truck architectures.

- Define high-performing truck concepts and their architecture , in cooperation with Common Architecture and Shared Technologies (CAST), COT Engineering, Function and Software Defined Vehicle, Powertrain Technology and Industrial, Strategic Product Planning, Renault and Volvo Trucks, while assuring optimal technical vehicle concepts on truck level.

- Judge technical impact, dependencies, and R&D effort for various product updates, proposing optimizations, alternatives, or new updates.

- Lead cross-functional work in early development phases to set requirements and technical direction for future trucks, and initiate and lead advanced engineering studies to prepare the evolution of the COT range.

- Establish strong relations with Engineering departments, Strategic Product Planning, Brand Product Strategy, Purchasing, and Manufacturing.

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.

You meet the following requirements:

- M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, or Physics.

- You are interested in multiple engineering disciplines, with a primary focus on mechanics and mechatronics.

- A genuine interest in the automotive or transport industry, shown through relevant work, university projects, courses, or other experiences

- You enjoy digging into complex data and information to find patterns and draw meaningful conclusions.

- You can explain and present complex technical topics clearly

- You demonstrate leadership and collaboration skills.

To qualify for the Graduate program, you:

- Have completed a master’s degree prior to the start of the program 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.

The application process

The journey begins! An email confirmation will be sent when you submit your application. After this, it is still possible to update your personal profile by logging into your account. The hiring team will review your application together with the hiring manager. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with information about the following steps.

Last day to apply: 22nd of November 2026

As part of the recruitment process, a background check as well as alcohol and drug testing may be conducted. You will be informed if applicable.

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via 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.

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.