[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Volvo Group jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/volvo-group/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Volvo Group · Göteborg, SE # Thesis work: Technical platform to seamless user experience - Automation in recreational boating Göteborg, SE Design Listed on Volvo Group’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Volvo Group’s careers site →](https://jobs.volvogroup.com/job/G%C3%B6teborg-Thesis-work-Technical-platform-to-seamless-user-experience-Automation-in-recreational-boating-417-15/1368139255/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Volvo Group](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/volvo-group/) / Thesis work: Technical platform to seamless user experience - Automation in recreational boating ## Job description 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. About us Volvo Penta is a world-leading supplier of engines and complete power systems for marine and industrial applications. Volvo Penta has developed a global leadership and one of the industry’s strongest brands. At Volvo Penta, the Onboard Connectivity department develops and maintains the telematics platform and onboard connectivity solutions. We work closely with backend development teams and IT organizations to enable secure and reliable communication between onboard systems, cloud services, and customer applications. ### Background User Experience (UX) & Autonomous Logic (Suitable for: Interaction Design, Cognitive Science) ### Relevant programs Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Interaction Design Cognitive Science User Experience Design Service Design Industrial Design Digital Media Typical student skills: User research Prototyping User testing Journey mapping Behavioral analysis Interface design Figma Design thinking Description: If Penta provides the underlying platform (similar to Home Assistant), how can ordinary boat owners — not just technology enthusiasts — configure and manage automation? ### Research questions - Which use cases provide the greatest value (e.g., a "Leaving the boat" mode that turns off the gas supply, switches off all electrical equipment, and activates the alarm)? - How can an interface be designed so that users can create automation rules intuitively, without feeling as though they are programming? ### Objective - Prototype a UX/UI solution and evaluate it with actual boat owners to identify the killer features of connected boating. ### Thesis Level Master (30 ECTS points) ### Language Swedish or English Starting date: January 2027 Number of students: 1-2 students Last application date: 20 October 2027 Examiner proposal: if available Entity: AB Volvo Penta, Gothenburg, Sweden Ready for the next move? ### Contact Gökcen Özcelik, Experienced Product Owner, gokcen.ozcelik@volvo.com 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. Volvo Penta, a world-leading supplier of engines and complete drive systems for marine and industrial applications, you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who works with passion, trust each other and embraces change to stay ahead. We make our customers win. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Göteborg, SE[Apply on Volvo Group’s careers site →](https://jobs.volvogroup.com/job/G%C3%B6teborg-Thesis-work-Technical-platform-to-seamless-user-experience-Automation-in-recreational-boating-417-15/1368139255/) ## More jobs at Volvo Group ### [Thesis work: White-Label Service Contracts: Designing a Scalable Business Model for Volvo Penta](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/volvo-group/jobs/25a3977e9a4e65de48b1/) Göteborg, SE ### [Area Sales Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/volvo-group/jobs/7bbef63258b20d08d307/) Göteborg, SE ### [Area Sales Manager - Market Unit Nordic](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/volvo-group/jobs/1550ae40117c22fcd737/) Göteborg, SE ### [CO₂ (vecto) Regulation Specialist - Powertrain Technology](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/volvo-group/jobs/76e32eb459e75c56b688/) Göteborg, SE ### [Cost Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/volvo-group/jobs/4e1643149b3200da43a2/) Göteborg, SE ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Thesis Work on Encrypted Control](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abb/jobs/0da53a15fd0a09096205/) ABB · Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden ### [Thesis Work for Design for circularity – Reversible adhesives](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abb/jobs/be0329d890eb4437c7f0/) ABB · Västerås, Vastmanland County, Sweden ### [Jouw thesis of stage Belgium Belgium ENGINEERING / DESIGN STUDIES / METHODS ENGINEERING / DESIGN STUDIES / METHODS Work-study contract](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vinci/jobs/cd497baba998573ce2ee/) VINCI · Belgium ### [Thesis work Fatigue properties of anodized aluminium](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alstom/jobs/0f1207ce8918ad101b1d/) Alstom · Vasteras, SE ### [Senior Technical Product Manager – Deployment & Platform Experience](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/f1131c4aeb265e69eaa0/) Siemens OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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