Looking for a thesis that combines cutting-edge technology real-world impact and sustainability

Start: January 2026 Duration: 30 HP Presentation: June 2026

Location: Valmet AB Axel Johnsons väg 6 651 15 Karlstad Sweden.

Valmet AB Karlstad designs and manufactures machines for tissue production serving a global market with high-quality products such as facial tissues bath tissues towels napkins and more. Sustainability is a key priority with continuous innovation focused on reducing energy water and fiber consumption while minimizing emissions.

We are offering a Masters thesis opportunity to investigate Very High Cycle Fatigue (VHCF) in 3D-printed steel materials comparing them to conventionally manufactured materials. This research will enhance our understanding of fatigue behavior in components exposed to long-term cyclic loadscritical for the reliability of tissue machines.

Thesis Objectives

• Conduct a literature review to define testing methods and sample size.

• Perform fatigue tests on:

  • Reference material (conventional manufacturing)

  • 3D-printed steel material

• Analyze the impact of different parameters on fatigue life.

• Provide recommendations on:

  • When to use 3D-printing vs. traditional methods

  • Limitations of 3D-printing

  • Optimal parameter settings for fatigue performance

Your Profile

• Masters student in Mechanical Engineering Product Development Solid Mechanics or similar.

• Passion for analytical and testing methods.

• Proactive and eager to learn in a cross-functional team environment.

• Access to an ultrasonic fatigue testing machine at your university is required.

What We Offer

• Introduction to Valmets products and technologies.

• Collaboration with experts in mechanical engineering product management and structural analysis.

• A meaningful project contributing to sustainable innovation in tissue production.

Additional information
For more information please contact Joakim Bark Manager Structural Analysis -
If you are ready to go forward on your career send your application with your CV in English via the link provided as soon as possible but no later than November 14th 2025.

When everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With over 19000 professionals around the world we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies automation and services for the pulp paper and energy industries and serve an even wider base of process industries with our automation systems and flow control solutions. Our commitment to moving our customers performance forward requires creativity technological innovations service know-how and above all teamwork. Join the team!