Master Thesis: Lubrication system for marine transmissions

Job description

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. 

What you will do

Volvo Penta is developing the next generation of transmissions, both for ICE and EMOB solutions and one part for those is to reduce losses in combination with reduced noise ( NVH ). To exploit the full potential of the lubrication system and propose the way forward. 

 

Thesis work objective:

 

·  The main objective is to investigate existing lubrication systems for marine transmissions.
·  Propose a lubrication system for bevel, cylindrical and planetary gears in a marine transmission that can both effectively cool and lubricate the components.
·  Understand the challenges with high rotational speed and heavy loads.
·  Explore different lubricants, water based included and their properties.
·  Consider factors as oil viscosity,  flow rate, low losses and temperature control

 

Your future team

 

It is a small skilled and creative team working with transmission development from an empty paper through prototypes until it reach the production line. Team spirit and knowledge sharing are important for us to be able to meet targets, but also our weekly Friday breakfast. Maybe it is your turn next week. 

Who are you?

Qualifications and Personal profile:

·  Working on M.Sc in Mechanics....
·  Genuine interest in tribology, lubrication systems and transmissions
·  Boating interest 
·  Open minded and self driven
·  Enjoys teamwork and challenges  

 

What’s in it for you?

This is a real opportunity to get a foot into a company with a very high innovation level and work with some of the best transmission designers within Volvo Group. So don't miss this chance.  

 

Ready for the next move?

This thesis work is suitable for 2 students, so get another high-end partner and apply. Worst thing that can happen is that someone else get this opportunity.

 

Contact: Thomas Landström, Expert Gear Designer,+46 72 862 4392, thomas.landstrom@volvo.com 

 

Last application date: October 27th

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Who we are and what we believe in 
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities. 

 

Volvo Penta , a world-leading supplier of engines and complete drive systems for marine and industrial applications, you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who works with passion, trust each other and embraces change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.

Job Category:  Technology Engineering

Organization:  Volvo Penta

Travel Required:  No Travel Required

Requisition ID:  14137