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The Automation Technology and Mechanical Engineering Unit (ATME) at Tampere University invites applications for master thesis positions in the fields of Hydraulics and Automation. Zonal hydraulics research group is a part of IHA - innovative hydraulics and automation lab  at the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences (ENS) is looking for 1-2 Master thesis worker. Our group concentrates on innovative design, modelling, testing systems for working hydraulics and hybrid and electric powertrain topologies for various applications, such as heavy-duty mobile machines and stationary industrial cases. Our research themes cover aspects of both basic and applied research. 

The research group is now looking for a Master thesis worker in the area of mechatronics and/or mechanical engineering. 

Job description

Depending on the experience and interests of the successful candidate the work will be focused on the following tasks: 

• modeling of electro-hydraulic system
• analyzing efficiency, controllability and feasibility for realization

The research topics as a Master thesis require either 

1. Excellent modeling and simulation skills of hydraulic systems 
2. Expertise in hydraulic components and systems design
3. Modeling & Simulation skills in Matlab/Simulink or Amesim seen as advantage
4. Basic skills in CAD software

Comprehension (or interest) in combustion engines is appreciated. 

Successful candidates need to be student of the Finnish universities (Tampere University, Aalto University etc). Master thesis is expected to be completed within 6 months.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or in a related field is required. Also, competence must be shown in the motivation letter following the application.

Candidate will be hired by industrial partner, and located inside IHA lab with extensive collaboration with industry, future employment in leading company. 

Successful candidates must apply and be valid rights for study for a Master degree in any Finnish university.

Please visit the admissions webpage for more information on eligibility requirements and submitting an application.

We offer

Candidate/s will be hired by Tampere University with close cooperation with industrial partner, and located inside IHA lab with extensive collaboration with industry.

The position will be for a fixed-term period of 6 months. The starting date is 1. November 2025 or as mutually agreed. A trial period of three (3) months applies to all our new employees. 

The salary will be based on both the job demand level and the employee's personal performance in accordance with the Finnish University Salary System. According to the criteria applied to teaching and research staff, the position of the Research Assistant is placed on the job demand level 1. In addition, employees will receive performance-based salary, which for Research Assistants is based on their study credits.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits, such as flexible working hours, excellent sports facilities on campus and several restaurants and cafés on campus with staff discounts. Please read more about working at Tampere University.

We are inviting you to be a part of a vibrant, active and truly international research community. We value interdisciplinarity, as it allows you to expand your research network and exposes you to new perspectives and ideas to solve complex research problems and pursue novel research findings. We are strongly committed to the highest level of scientific research and the provision of high-quality education. 

How to apply

Please submit your application through our online recruitment system. The closing date for applications is 30 September 2025 (23:59 EEST / UTC +3). 

Please write your application and all the accompanying documentation in English and attach them in PDF format.

Please attach only the following documents to your application: 

• A letter of motivation and description of your research interests (max. 1 page)
• Curriculum vitae according to the TENK template  (including the contact details of two referees). A list of publications (if any) as a part of the curriculum vitae
• Pdf copy of your BSc degree certificates
• Transcripts of all university records and their English translations (Finnish and Swedish certificates are also accepted). 

For further information, please contact:

Assosiate Professor Tatiana Minav, tatiana.minav(at)tuni.fi

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Tampereen yliopiston Automaatio- ja konetekniikan yksikkö (ATME) etsii 1-2 diplomityöntekijää hydrauliikan ja automaatiotekniikan aloille. Tekniikan ja luonnontieteiden tiedekunnassa (ENS) toimiva Zonal Hydraulics -tutkimusryhmä, joka on osa IHA-laboratoriota (Innovative Hydraulics and Automation, https://research.tuni.fi/iha/), tarjoaa mahdollisuuden diplomityöhön näillä aloilla. Ryhmämme tutkimus keskittyy innovatiiviseen suunnitteluun, mallinnukseen ja testaukseen hydrauliikan, hybridijärjestelmien ja sähköisten voimansiirtoratkaisujen parissa eri sovelluksissa kuten raskaissa liikkuvissa työkoneissa ja teollisuuden kiinteissä järjestelmissä. Toimintamme kattaa sekä perustutkimuksen että soveltavan tutkimuksen. 

Tutkimusryhmä etsii nyt diplomityöntekijää mekatroniikan ja/tai konetekniikan alalta.

Tehtävänkuvaus

 Valitun henkilön kokemuksen ja kiinnostuksen kohteiden mukaan työ keskittyy seuraaviin tehtäviin:

• Sähköhydraulisen järjestelmän mallinnus
• Järjestelmän tehokkuuden, säädettävyyden ja toteuttamiskelpoisuuden analysointi

Diplomityön tutkimusaihe edellyttää vähintään yhtä seuraavista:

1. Erinomaisia hydraulijärjestelmän mallinnus- ja simulointitaitoja
2. Asiantuntemusta hydraulikomponenttien ja -järjestelmien suunnittelusta
3. Mallinnus- ja simulointitaitoja Matlab/Simulink- tai Amesim-ohjelmistoilla
4. Perustaitoja CAD-ohjelmistoista

Ymmärrys (tai kiinnostus) polttomoottoreihin katsotaan eduksi.

Hakuohjeet 

Lue tarkempi tehtäväkuvaus sekä hakuohjeet englanninkielisestä hakuilmoituksesta. Jätäthän hakemuksesi yliopiston sähköisellä hakulomakkeella (linkki löytyy tämän ilmoituksen alta). 

Hakuaika tehtävään päättyy 30.09.2025 klo 23.59.