Master Thesis Student Environmental business case for wind- and solar based fuel production in an internal combustion engine context.

Agriculture, Energy & Environment · Renewable Energy · Solar Energy · Biofuels · Sustainability

In short

Traton seeks a Master Thesis Student for a full-time, temporary role in Södertälje, Sweden. The thesis will focus on developing an environmental business case for wind and solar-based fuel production, involving data compilation and analysis using Matlab, Excel, and Python. This hybrid role is ideal for students in engineering economics, energy sciences, or environmental engineering with strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Conduct research on the environmental business case for wind and solar-based fuel production in an internal combustion engine context.
Perform an extensive literature survey.
Investigate the potential in hydrogen and e-fuel production, considering price and electricity trade-offs for new power investments.
Find relevant information, contact suppliers/producers, and compile data.
Evaluate data using Matlab, Excel, and Python.
Write up the thesis and present it orally at Scania and the grading university.

Requirements

Master student with a major in engineering economics, energy sciences, or environmental engineering (energy focus) or similar.
Educated in engineering economics and energy sciences.
Understanding of electricity grid limitations and intermittent power production.
Interest in the economic part of engineering.
Fundamentally knowledgeable of Matlab.
Highly knowledgeable of Excel and Python.
Proficient in Swedish and English in speech and writing.

Desired Qualifications

Personal traits enabling smooth producer and supplier contacts.
Knowledge of German is considered an advantage.

Benefits

Opportunity to do thesis work at a major company leading the development towards a sustainable future.
Opportunity to develop engineering skills.
Learn if the Scania work culture suits future career goals.
Show abilities and talents over 20 weeks of thesis work.
Inclusive, positive, and helpful team environment.
Supervision of 10-30 theses students annually.
Potential for collaboration with Scania, Man, and International R&D.

Skills

MatlabExcelPython

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