Master's Thesis: Model-based Orchestration of Automation Logic in a Network-Centric Control Architecture

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In short

This Master's thesis at ABB Automation focuses on developing a model-based approach for orchestrating control logic in network-centric architectures. The work involves mathematical modeling and optimization using tools like Python and pyomo to address requirements such as robustness, latency, and resource allocation. It's an opportunity for students to contribute to cutting-edge industrial automation research.

Responsibilities

Implement a proof-of-concept solution using modeling and mathematical optimization concepts.
Conduct a literature study of suitable tools, methods, and prior work.
Study how control execution logic defined in IEC 61131-3 and IEC 61149 standards can be leveraged for flexible orchestration.
Potentially set up a live example based on real hardware to validate modeling approaches.
Collaborate with another student on the thesis topic.

Requirements

Master's level studies.
Skills in mathematical modeling.
Skills in mathematical optimization (linear/non-linear programming, robust optimization).
Programming skills in e.g. Python.
Skills in mathematical statistics and data analysis.
Basic understanding of control theory.
Basic understanding of networks and communication.
Openness and ability to collaborate.
Ability to present findings and discuss different approaches.
Self-leadership on focus and direction of the work.
Proficiency in English.

Desired Qualifications

Students can collaborate and complement each other in skill areas.

Benefits

Desk at ABB office in Malmö.
Opportunity to spend large amount of time remotely.
Access to R&D experts and engineers.
General feeling of working on large-scale development projects.
Opportunity to contribute to ABB's talent pipeline.
30 ECTS credits for Master's thesis.

Skills

Pythonpyomomathematical modelingmathematical optimizationdata analysiscontrol theorynetworks and communication

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