CareerPlan

Master thesis: Empirical and finite element modelling of hot working

Stålforskning 61Full-time2026-08-14 → 2026-11-11

Core

Develop and improve analytical and flow stress models to predict process forces, temperature windows, and feasible reductions during hot working of stainless steels and special alloys.

Role type

Master's thesis student (Materials Science/Mechanical Engineering)

Builds

Accurate predictive models for industrial hot working processes (rolling, forging, extrusion)

Domain

Metallurgy / Materials Science / Industrial Manufacturing

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Materials science, Finite element modelling, Analytical modelling, Data analysis, Python, MATLAB

Preferred skills

Knowledge of Swedish, Programming

Responsibilities

Use measured industrial process data to fit and validate analytical models; Develop or calibrate flow stress models for force predictions

Seniority

Master's student