Bachelors and Masters Thesis Opportunities in Konecranes Lift Trucks Engineering
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Job Summary
We are offering several Bachelors and Masters thesis opportunities within Konecranes Lift Trucks R&D / Engineering. The thesis topics address real industrial challenges and are intended as potential subject areas where final scope level and focus will be defined together with the student.
Available Thesis Topics:
1. Masters Thesis: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Functionality for Konecranes Lift Trucks
Background
Konecranes Lift Trucks develops heavy-duty lift truck solutions where safety productivity and reliability are critical. This thesis explores and develops ADAS functionalities that can support operators in demanding industrial environments.
What you will do
Define use cases and success criteria for ADAS in lift trucks
Review relevant standards research and industrial best practices
Work with available data and sensors or propose a data collection approach
Develop and evaluate an algorithm concept demonstrator and/or simulation-based prototype
Validate performance using agreed metrics such as detection rate false positives latency and usability
Deliver a thesis report and presentation to Konecranes stakeholders
2. Bachelor Thesis Opportunity: Energy Consumption Optimization for Lift Trucks
Background
Energy efficiency is increasingly important for both sustainability and customers total cost of ownership. This thesis focuses on studying and improving energy consumption of lift trucks in real operating conditions using real machines and/or operational data.
What you will do
Analyze machines in real operations
Identify and quantify key contributors to energy consumption
Evaluate improvement opportunities
Summarize findings and propose actionable improvements supported by data and clear reasoning
3. Masters Thesis: Ergonomic Design Improvements for Forklift Cabins. Human-Centered Redesign for Safety Comfort and Performance
Background
Forklift operators work in demanding environments where long shifts repetitive maneuvers and constant attention can increase fatigue and the risk of safety-critical errors. Cabin factors such as limited visibility whole-body vibration awkward postures and non-intuitive controls can contribute to discomfort and long-term musculoskeletal strain.
This thesis focuses on improving the Konecranes forklift cabin through a human-centered redesign that supports:
Safer everyday operation
Better operator wellbeing
Reliable productivity in real working conditions
What you will do
Conduct user research with operators and stakeholders
Identify key ergonomic pain points and translate them into clear design requirements
Benchmark relevant standards and best practices
Create and iterate ergonomic design concepts
Deliver a final concept proposal with evidence-based recommendations for implementation
Qualifications :
Depending on thesis topic and level you are:
- A Bachelor- or Master-level student in a relevant field such as Robotics Automotive Mechatronics Control Embedded Systems Computer Vision ML/AI Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Automation Energy Systems Industrial Engineering Industrial Design Human Factors Ergonomics or Product Development
- Interested in industrial machines safety-critical systems energy efficiency data analysis or human-centered design
- Able to work independently and document results clearly
Additional qualifications depending on topic:
- Programming skills in Matlab Python and/or C/C
- Experience with tools such as Python MATLAB or Excel is a plus
Additional Information :
We offer:
- Real industrial problems with practical impact and real-world relevance
- Hands-on experience with real machines operational data and operator feedback
- Supervision and collaboration with experienced Konecranes R&D and engineering professionals
- Access to relevant tools environments and internal expertise
- Opportunity to build deep technical or design expertise
- Possibility to continue with Konecranes after the thesis depending on business needs and performance
Contact and Application
Share a short introduction about your background and interests and clearly state which thesis topic you are applying for. We will then discuss scope timing and supervision.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The final date for submitting your application is March 8.
For questions please contact Daniel Samuelsson via
We look forward to receiving your application!
Konecranes moves what matters. We are a global leader in material handling solutions serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most because we know we can always find a safer more productive and sustainable way. Thats why with 16 000 professionals in over 50 countries we are trusted every day to lift handle and move what the world needs.
Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Part-time
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