Work with us towards a greener future.

Climate change is a reality. As a mobility provider, we recognise our impact on the environment and are determined to play our part in contributing to sustainable solutions. Today, all our cars offer electrified versions, and our goal is to exclusively produce fully electric cars by 2030. If you share our commitment for creating a positive environmental impact, then join us in our mission to advance towards a greener future.

Are you ready for an exciting internship to gain work experience during your time at the university?

At Volvo Cars we are convinced that the best way to really learn a job is to work alongside some of the most skilled peers within your area of interest. Our Internship Programme offers that opportunity and provides you with a great foundation to boost your career in a transforming industry.

Take the opportunity to join our 5-month-long career-boosting Internship Programme in Gothenburg, Sweden, together with other students from around the globe!

For the right person, an inspiring, visionary workplace awaits, that will give you a great understanding of what it’s like to work at Volvo Cars. You will be valued for your unique contribution, skills and background and ability to see things from a new perspective!

Offer highlights

The programme takes place between February 3rd – June 27th, 2025.

• 29 000 SEK monthly gross salary and a full-time temporary employment
• Working model: On-site at Headquarter in Gothenburg
• 3500 SEK health care allowance per year (to use on wellness activities such as our inhouse gym)
• Visa/work permit support given where necessary
• Costs for flight tickets covered for international moves
• Assistance in finding accommodation for candidates moving to Sweden

Furthermore, the Internship Programme offers common onboarding days, developed business understanding, personal-development opportunities, mentorship, and joint activities with the other students.

What you’ll do

We are offering positions within the departments Car UX, UX Content Design and User Research!
Car UX is in charge of defining the user experience in our vehicles, from the infotainment system to the AD/ADAS systems and physical controls configuration.

Within UX Content Design, interns will get to learn more about how we use UX methods to shape and write user-centered digital experiences.

And at User research, interns will amongst other things work with qualitative and quantitative user research, in all different phases of the product development.

More details on the project that you will be working on as well as the team which you will join will be presented at a possible interview with the potential manager/mentor.

What you’ll bring

To be eligible to apply you must be enrolled at a university and have an ongoing Bachelor (3rd and 4th year) or Master's education during the Internship Programme.

You should have ongoing studies within the areas of UX, Graphic/Industrial/Interaction/Visual Design or similar. For some positions, experience in working with Power BI or Lightweight prototyping skills (Figma, Principle, Prototype) is meritorious.

Furthermore, we believe that you are a great networker and communicator. You are curious, have a positive attitude, and are interested in developing yourself, others, as well as our business.

As we are an international workplace, you must be fluent in English, spoken and written.

The programme is open to applicants from all over the world and we welcome diversity in all aspects. For international applicants you must hold a passport that is valid for at least 6 months after the end of the programme.

Recruitment process

An email confirmation will be sent as soon as you have applied. After application screening, all eligible candidates will be invited to conduct an online assessment. You can apply to several internship programme positions but will only do the assessments once. The last step in the recruitment process is an interview with the hiring manager via Microsoft Teams. Selected candidates for the programme will be informed throughout June.

Seems like something for you?

Boost your career and apply today! You apply by creating a profile on the Volvo Cars career site and submit your application consisting of CV and cover letter in English. For UX positions you may also submit your portfolio if you wish.

Apply as soon as possible, but no later than Sunday May 5th ,2024 (midnight CET). For questions, you are welcome to contact us at globalinternship@volvocars.com

Volvo Cars - Driving change together

Volvo Cars’ success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with around 43,000 employees across the globe. At Volvo Cars, your career is designed around your skills and aspirations, allowing you to reach your fullest potential.

By 2025, we aim to sell 1.2 million cars annually, with 50 per cent being electric cars and sold directly to customers mainly through digital channels. Join us on this exciting journey as we pioneer the driving and electrification technologies of the future.

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