Master´s thesis – Bridging the protocol gap: Network independent industrial drive configuration
Core
Design a protocol-agnostic drive configuration mapping layer to enable remote configuration of industrial drives across different fieldbus protocols.
Role type
Master's thesis researcher (embedded systems & industrial networking)
Builds
A proof-of-concept architecture with a protocol-independent configuration interface tested on real-time microcontroller units.
Domain
Industrial automation, embedded systems, industrial networking
Required skills
Computer networks (Ethernet, TCP/IP), C/C++ programming, embedded systems, real-time operating systems
Preferred skills
Python programming, software engineering
Technologies
C/C++, Python, Ethernet, TCP/IP, real-time microcontroller units
Responsibilities
Conduct literature review on industrial communication protocols; design software architecture abstraction layer; investigate key performance metrics; implement and validate prototype in testbed.
Seniority
Master's student (Researcher)
