Job-ID: T-PH Propulsion & Hybrid-23058

Thesis - Model-Based Quantitative Assessment of Integration Risks in Mechatronic Systems

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Students  —  Thesis

Gifhorn

This challenge awaits you:

The increasing complexity of mechatronic vehicle systems presents vehicle development with particular challenges, especially in system integration. Interfaces between mechanical, electrical and software-based subsystems are among the most common sources of integration risks in the development process.

As part of this thesis, a quantitative method for assessing and predicting such integration risks is to be developed. The method will be based on model-based approaches that can be used to systematically identify, evaluate and make risks visible at an early stage of the development process.

To further develop this future-oriented topic, we are looking for an engaged student for a thesis in the field of modern vehicle development and model-based system integration.

Your Tasks:

• You research the current state of science on integration risks, interface complexity and quantitative risk assessment methods in product development
• You analyze typical failure mechanisms at interfaces of mechatronic systems
• You classify interface-related failure mechanisms based on real vehicle architectures
• You develop a quantitative methodology for assessing and predicting integration risks
• You implement the developed methodology as a prototype and validate it using suitable use cases
• You document your approach, results and findings as part of your thesis

Necessary Skills:

• Ongoing studies in an engineering or natural sciences degree program, e.g. mechanical engineering, mechatronics, electrical engineering, computer science or a comparable field
• Interest in model-based systems development, systems engineering and programming tasks
• Very good German and English language skills

Desired Skills:

• Analytical thinking, a structured way of working and enjoyment of scientific work
• Basic knowledge of SysML, UML or comparable modeling languages is an advantage
• Experience with a programming or scripting language, e.g. Python, MATLAB/Simulink or comparable, is desirable
• Independent working style, team spirit, strong communication skills and creativity

Remuneration is based on our collective bargaining agreement. The current monthly salary for this position is EUR 1.012.

You won’t just be working anywhere as a student at IAV. You’ll be right in the middle of it all. Real projects. Exciting future tasks. Completely integrated and side-by-side with IAV experts. Lots of responsibility and at the same time lots of freedom, combining university and work. The result is the best prospects for your professional development. And attractive compensation in accordance with our company wage agreements.
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