Thesis worker - Innovative Material Systems for Truck Components

Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Manufacturing Engineering

In short

Traton is seeking Master's students for thesis projects focused on innovative material systems for future truck components, emphasizing sustainability, product performance, and resource efficiency. The projects involve concept development, technical evaluation, and manufacturing feasibility assessments, with flexible scopes tailored to student interests.

Responsibilities

Review relevant research, technologies, and product requirements
Develop and assess product concepts for truck components
Compare material properties, sustainability, and technical maturity
Evaluate manufacturing processes and production feasibility
Test and evaluate the properties and performance of surface treatments for selected material systems
Plan or carry out material, component or manufacturing tests and evaluate performance
Assess customer value, product benefits, business potential, and implementation opportunities
Collaborate with students working on related thesis topics
Present results and recommendations for further development

Requirements

Master’s student in product development, industrial design, mechanical engineering, materials engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering and management, or a related field
Strong interest in product development, materials, coatings, manufacturing, testing, business or customer value
Good collaboration skills

Desired Qualifications

Ability to define a focused research question and project scope
Work may include concept development, product design, simulation, technical evaluation, testing, manufacturing considerations, environmental aspects, or an assessment of business and customer value

Benefits

Opportunity to get to know Traton
Build relationships for the future
Potential for future employment
Thesis project corresponds to a 30 hp master’s thesis

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About Scania Group

Scania is a world-leading provider of transport solutions committed to a better tomorrow. Our purpose is to drive the shift towards a sustainable transport system. In doing so, we are creating a world of mobility that’s better for business, society and our environment. Employing more than 50,000 people in about 100 countries, Scania’s research and development is concentrated in Sweden, while production takes place in Europe and South America.

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