Master Thesis - Sensing in Smart Maintenance
Construction, Engineering & Trades · Civil & Industrial Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Mechatronics
In short
This Master Thesis project at Alfa Laval in Lund focuses on developing smart sensing capabilities for predictive maintenance in heat exchanger plate production. The project involves investigating sensor technology, data collection, storage, and visualization to enable machinery to indicate when maintenance is needed, optimizing operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Investigate relevant data types and state-of-the-art sensor technology.
- Recommend sensor specifications for various applications.
- Advise on data storage, sampling frequency, and analysis methods.
- Suggest ways to visualize data for effective anomaly detection.
- Work closely with production engineering and maintenance personnel on the factory floor.
- Interact with sensor suppliers to understand possibilities and limitations.
Requirements
- Currently in the 4th year or above of a 5-year Engineering program (Civilingenjör) within Mechanical, Electronic, Mechatronics, Physics or similar area at a Swedish University.
- Living in or close to Lund.
- English is mandatory.
Desired Qualifications
- Speaking Swedish is an advantage.
Benefits
- Opportunity to make a positive impact.
- Work on pioneering solutions for the future.
- Develop world-leading technologies.
- Shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world.
- Build your career.
- Competent guidance from a maintenance engineer and an automation engineer.
- Your work will directly support Alfa Laval’s efforts to minimize waste and optimize maintenance practices.
- Potential for recommendations to be implemented and have a lasting impact on operations.
- Exploratory project, ideal for a student who thrives in open-ended environments.
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Company
Alfa Laval
Job Posted
1 week ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Student
Locations
Lund, Sweden
Qualification
Master
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