Bachelor Thesis Spring 2026 - Understanding Workflow: Challenges and Opportunities

Do you want to help us speed up the shift towards a more sustainable mining and construction industry? By doing your thesis in collaboration with Epiroc you will get the chance to be a part of this journey. 

You will work together with experienced and helpful colleagues in an atmosphere characterized by creativity, innovation, and workplace diversity. In your specific project you have the chance to be a part of a challenging and educational experience while growing both professionally and personally.

Functional area: Production Preparation, URE Operations Development

Recruiting manager: Henrik Törnqvist, Manager Production Preparation

Phone: +46(0)19 676 57 19

Email: Henrik.Tornqvist@epiroc.com

Other contacts: Linn.Erlandsson@epiroc.com Susanna.Ledin@epiroc.com

Education background: 

Mechanical engineering / Industrial engineering

Level of thesis project:

Bachelor’s thesis

Number of students in the project:

Two students are recommended, but it is possible to scale it down to one student.

Target:

The target of this thesis is to analyze the processes and workflow within the Production Preparation department at Epiroc URE AVOS, with a focus on mapping current routines and identifying potential inefficiencies or waste.

Background:

The Production Preparation department at Epiroc URE AVOS plays a key role in managing engineering changes from R&D and ensuring these are correctly implemented in ERP-system and communicated to affected functions. The team handles approximately 60,000 part changes annually, requiring coordination across multiple departments and different systems. Due to its central role in the production chain, delays or quality issues in this process can significantly impact internal customers and affect final assembly. The complexity and volume of work make Production Preparation a critical area for analysis and potential improvement.

Mission:

The mission of this thesis is to highlight challenges and opportunities in the current workflow of the Production Preparation department. It aims to contribute to a better understanding of how the work is structured, identify potential sources of waste or inefficiency, and provide insights that may support future improvements.

Qualification:

To be successful in this project, we believe you are a student who is structured, analytical, and curious about process development.

How to apply:

Does this sound interesting, and do you feel this is a match?

Submit your application by logging in to our career site. If you are new to the system, you need to start by creating a profile. Do not forget to attach your CV and a short letter about yourself, describing why you are applying for this thesis. Please note that we do not accept applications via email.

In this process, we review applications continuously and the position can be filled before last day of application. We recommend sending your application in as soon as possible, but no later than December 05. For questions about the application process, please contact Lisa Ström, Recruitment Specialist: lisa.strom@epiroc.com.

Company presentation:

Epiroc is a vital part of a sustainable society and a global productivity partner for mining and infrastructure customers. With cutting-edge technology, Epiroc develops and produces innovative drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment, and provides world-class service and consumables solutions for automation, digitalization and electrification.