Thesis work: Technical platform to seamless user experience - Automation in recreational boating

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, SwedenReady for the next move? Contact: Gökcen Özcelik, Experienced Product Owner, gokcen.ozcelik@volvo.comWe 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.