At a glance
- Opportunity
- Master's thesis
- Location
- Vara, SE, 534 91
- Funding / pay
- Not specified by the organization
- Eligibility
- Check the qualifications in the official posting
Project 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. Background Manufacturing companies are increasingly introducing automation, sensors, and artificial intelligence to support and automate production processes. When such technologies are introduced into processes where operators, assemblers, or other production personnel are directly involved, the challenge extends beyond the technical implementation. Different forms of data collection, from source systems as cameras, pressure sensors, positional data, timers, or other sensors, may be perceived very differently depending on what information is collected, how it is used, and how the implementation is communicated. Successful implementation of AI and automation therefore requires an understanding of how different stakeholders perceive these technologies, as well as which organizational, legal, ethical, and communicative factors influence acceptance. PurposeThe purpose of the thesis is to investigate which factors influence the acceptance of AI-, automation-, and sensor-based solutions in an industrial production environment, with particular focus on solutions that interact with, or collect information about, manually performed work activities. The study should identify the perspectives and requirements of relevant stakeholder groups, for example: Operators and assemblers Production management Automation and IT functions Human Resources and occupational health and safety functions Trade union representatives Potentially legal and data protection functions Different types of information collection may be analyzed and compared from perspectives such as privacy, transparency, perceived monitoring, technical purpose, and proportionality. A potential outcome of the thesis is the development of a framework or recommended working process for introducing and communicating new AI and automation solutions in industrial production. A possible overarching research question is:How should an industrial organization structure information collection, communication, and stakeholder involvement when introducing AI- and automation-based solutions in production environments?Data Collection The study is expected to be conducted as a qualitative case study within Volo Penta’s Vara factory environment. Data collection may include: Semi-structured interviews with different stakeholder groups Analysis of existing or planned AI and automation use cases A literature review covering topics such as technology acceptance, human–automation interaction, responsible AI, and organizational change Review of relevant legislation, internal policies, and guidelines By comparing existing research with perspectives collected from the industrial case, the student should be able to identify common acceptance factors, differences between stakeholder groups, potential conflicts, and practical requirements for future implementation projects. The final result should provide both an academic analysis and a practically applicable framework that can support future AI, sensor, and automation initiatives in the factory. Relevant Academic FieldsSuitable for students in Industrial Engineering and Management, Information Systems, or related fields. Recommended LevelSuitable for Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis work. For a Master’s thesis, the study should include a broader stakeholder analysis and development of a generalizable framework Ready for the next move? Contact: Leif Funke, Manager Digitalization & IT, leif.funke.2@volvo.com Last application date: October 31We 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.
Funding and compensation
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