Industrial PhD student - Machine Elements and Tribology for EVs

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Role Summary

This role is a part of TRATON Group R&D, located in Södertälje, Sweden. Internal applicants from TRATON Group R&D are prioritized for this position. Candidates from the broader TRATON Group (including brands) are welcome to apply and may be reviewed based on business needs.

Bearing currents pose a major durability risk in electrified propulsion and transmission units. In the group EMC Solutions and eMotor testing (Domain ePropulsion and Drivetrain development) we are developing methods and models to understand and mitigate bearing current issues in our electric propulsion units. We are now looking for a curious and driven engineer to join our group as an industrial PhD student in a research project focusing on tribology for electric vehicles. The project aims to develop a physics-based design tool for predicting, understanding and ultimately mitigating bearing current-induces damages.

As an industrial PhD student, you will be academically affiliated with the Division of Machine elements, Department of Engineering Sciences and Mathematics, at Luleå University of Technology (LTU) in northern Sweden, and having supervisors both LTU and Traton throughout the project.

The field of machine elements generally involves the analysis and optimization of machine components and component systems based on performance, energy efficiency, reliability, and environmental impact. Within