Thesis Work – Motion control limited mechanical dimensioning

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This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.
This Position reports to:
R&D Department/Local Unit Lead
At ABB, you can be sure you are helping to create a better world. Why not take the chance to do this while working in one of the most fascinating technology areas in modern industry – Robotics!
ABB Robotics is a leading supplier of industrial robots and robot software, in addition to its equipment, and complete application solutions. We are found in 53 countries and have installed more than 500,000 robots, supported by the broadest service network, and offering in the industry.
Now we are offering an exciting master thesis within Mechanical Analysis R&D.
Within ABB Robotics R&D, the Mechanical Analysis team configures Manipulators by choosing gears, motors, kinematics and arms and analyzing them with FEM. To do even better we constantly evolve our methods to produce faster, more accurate and better-quality products. All the parts of the manipulator must be dimensioned against the loads occurring during motion and to make the best optimized product we must have control over the input for these calculations. In this project you get the chance to do FEM dimensioning in different ways in our manipulators and get the chance to develop the next step.
The goal of this thesis is to help develop and prove new concepts of mechanical dimensioning. With the help of both mechanical analysis team and motion control team we dive deeper into ways to make predictive maintenance easier. The new features might even arrive in next generation of manipulators to provide better and more robust industry robots.
Details:
January-June 2027
30 ECTS/högskolepoäng(hp)
One student
Most time on site in Västerås
Your responsibilities
Investigate different partly pre-defined concepts of dimensioning
Collaborate with both mechanics and motion team.
Set up and perform load calculations on manipulators with rigid body simulations
Verify and compare ways of dimensioning
Evaluate arms and machine elements with both FEM and analytical formulas
Living ABB’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
Your background
Engineering student in Mechanical engineering, Engineering Physics, Engineering Mechanics, Applied and Computational Mathematics or similar profile.
Basic knowledge of mechanics, Finite element method and machine elements
Fluent English in speaking and writing, English is the corporate language and used for all documentation.
Ability to work independently while collaborating with the team.
More about us
More information: Supervisor Andréas Göransson, +46724612332, will answer your questions. Recruiting Manger Linda Hjärne, + 46724614641, Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Eric Ramsel +46730822030.
Positions are filled continuously and start date is January. Apply with your CV, academic transcripts and a cover letter in English
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A Future Opportunity
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