We are now looking for master students within mechanical engineering that are interested in doing their thesis project at our product design Department.
A complete chainsaw consists of both a chainsaw and cutting equipment (Bar and chain) The interface between bar and chainsaw is crucial for durability, cutting performance and customer experience.
The objective
Define & Optimize interface with respect to weight and clamping force. Understand which parameters influence the clamping force.
Proper area of education
Master's in mechanical engineering
The thesis will include work such as
- Review of requirements and external forces related to the bar and interface towards chainsaw.
- Establish analytical calculation model to describe forces, torques and friction behavior.
- Conduct testing and evaluation of existing chainsaws. Based on that knowledge, develop concepts for optimized interface.
- Design and make prototype for verification of theoretical model / hypothesis.
How to apply
Please send in your application with CV and cover letter no later than November 22th. Due to GDPR, we do not accept applications by email.
Start date of the thesis project is in the beginning of 2025, Q1.
For questions regarding the thesis project please contact:
Olof Gredegard - [email protected]
Joel Åhlander - [email protected]
Read about Husqvarna Group here:
https://www.husqvarnagroup.com/
Husqvarna Group is a world-leading producer of outdoor power products for garden, park and forest care. Products include chainsaws, trimmers, robotic lawn mowers and ride-on lawn mowers.
The Group is also the European leader in garden watering products and a world leader in cutting equipment and diamond tools for the construction and stone industries. The Group’s products and solutions are sold under the main brands Husqvarna & Gardena that serve professionals in more than 140 countries. Net sales in 2023 amounted to SEK 53 billion and the Group has around 14,000 employees in 40 countries
Last date to apply:
21 November 2024
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