Volvo Off Campus Drive 2026 – Graduate Apprentice Trainees

Volvo Off Campus Drive 2026 – Details:

Volvo Off Campus Drive 2026 for Graduate Apprentice Trainee:

Detailed Eligibility:

Graduate Apprentice Trainee – Mechatronics:

Eligibility Criteria:

• B.Tech / B.E. in Mechatronics Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems, Computer Science Engineering, or related interdisciplinary engineering streams
• Year of Graduation: 2023, 2024, or 2025

Program: National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS)

Key Skills & Knowledge Areas:

• Simulation & Driving Simulator Fundamentals:
  • Basic understanding of vehicle dynamics, control systems, and mechatronic systems
  • Exposure to simulation concepts, real-time systems, or virtual validation environments
  • Familiarity with driving simulators, HIL/SIL/MIL concepts, or virtual test environments (added advantage)
  • Understanding of human–machine interaction (HMI) principles is a plus
• Embedded Systems & Software Development:
  • Fundamentals of embedded systems architecture
  • Basic to intermediate knowledge of embedded software development
  • Experience with C/C++ or Python for logic implementation, scripting, or testing
  • Awareness of microcontrollers, sensors, actuators, and communication protocols (CAN, UART, SPI – added advantage)
  • Understanding of real-time constraints and system integration concepts
• Game Engines & Visualization:
  • Exposure to game development engines, preferably Unity
  • Understanding of 3D environments, scene setup, physics engines, and rendering basics
  • Familiarity with C# scripting in Unity (added advantage)
  • Interest in creating interactive and real-time simulation environments
• Tools & Platforms:
  • Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Exposure to version control systems such as Git/GitHub
  • Basic understanding of simulation tools, visualization software, or modeling environments (MATLAB/Simulink – added advantage)
  • Awareness of software development workflows and debugging tools

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Ability to learn complex systems and integrate hardware and software concepts
• Good communication skills for technical discussions and documentation
• Willingness to work collaboratively in cross-functional simulation, software, and vehicle engineering teams
• Curiosity and passion for simulation, virtual environments, and automotive technologies

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Support the development and enhancement of driving simulator environments
• Assist in integrating vehicle models, embedded logic, and real-time simulation components
• Contribute to Unity-based simulator development, including scene setup, scripting, and interaction logic
• Support embedded software integration with simulator hardware and interfaces
• Participate in testing, validation, and debugging of simulator features and scenarios
• Collaborate with simulation, vehicle dynamics, HMI, and software teams
• Document simulator features, test results, and development guidelines
• Learn and apply Volvo Group’s simulation standards, development processes, and best practices
• Support ongoing digitalization, simulation, and virtual validation initiatives