Master thesis: Dumpbox Optimization

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: Epiroc Rock Drills AB

Recruiting manager: Charlotta Ivansson

Email:  charlotta.ivansson@epiroc.com

City: Örebro

Education background:

Mechanical engineering.

Level of thesis project:

Master Thesis.

Number of students in the project: Two students

Target:

In this work, the aim is to deliver a concept of a new dumpbox model for one of Epiroc’s minetrucks. This using Creo, Ansys and other simulation tools.

The dumpbox shall be optimized to maximize its load capacity.

Background:

Our customers want to haul as much ore as possible with each truck. At the same time, the dump box has to be easy to fill and empty and the load has to stay in the dump box throughout the trucks journey through the mine. In addition to this, the overall machine has to fit in a given space in the mine.

Mission:

Your mission is to generate different dump box concepts and evaluate them against each other given the governing design parameters, such as physical size, strength, manufacturability etc. The end goal is for you to hand over the best way forward in how we at Epiroc design our dumpboxes for our future machines.

Qualification:

Knowledge in mechanics and preferably simulation and solid mechanics is needed.  It is also valuable to be thorough, a bit stubborn, open minded and appreciate co-operation.  We offer this thesis to two students working together, in the Underground Rock Excavation Department in Örebro.

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. One application is enough for both students applying.  In this process, we review applications continuously and the project can be filled before last day of application. We recommend sending your application as soon possible, but no later than November 13.