Master Thesis 2025: Articulated Steering Waist Design

Functional area: Research & Development

Onsite or Remote: Hybrid

Primary Skills:

Country/Region: SE

City: Örebro

Location:

Örebro, Orebro County, SE, 70191

Company name: Epiroc Rock Drills AB

Date of posting: Nov 12, 2024

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.

Education background:
Mechanical engineering

Level of thesis project:
Master Thesis

Number of students in the project:
One or two students/project.

Target:
This project involves investigating different solutions to our articulated steering. Today, the “waist” in a machine is ridden with plates and welds and our belief is that there are cheaper and more structurally sound design solutions.

Background:
It has been brought up that the waist has low tolerances to be able to fit the axle. The waist does also involve many welds of plates. Historically, the design has been reinforced, but never actually optimized.

Mission:
Your task is to investigate different concepts and solution to the “waist” from a construction, cost-effective and structural standpoint. The project is considered a success when different solutions have been compared and analyzed.

Qualification:
Mechanical engineering and solid mechanics.

How to apply:
Does this sound interesting, and do you feel this is a match?

Log in to the recruitment system. If you are new to the system, you need to start by making a profile. Do not forget to attach your CV and a short letter about your-self, 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 project can be filled before last day of application. We recommend to send your application in as soon possible, but no later than December 9th

For information or questions, please contact hiring manager: Emma Petersson, emma.petersson@epiroc.com

It all starts with people. The world needs metals and minerals for the energy transition and our cities and infrastructure must be developed to serve a growing population. To succeed, we need to speed up the shift towards more sustainable mining and construction industries. We at Epiroc accelerate this transformation, together with customers and business partners in more than 150 countries, by developing and providing innovative and safe equipment, digital solutions, and aftermarket support.

All new thinkers are welcome. We are looking for those who want to develop, grow, and dare to think new. In Epiroc we attract, develop, and retain diverse talent valuing authenticity and unique perspectives, driving our spirit of innovation. We foster an inclusive culture where diversity isn't just a goal but a part of our values and way of working. This is how we do business for a sustainable future.  Learn more at www.epiroc.com