Master Thesis "Data-Driven Process Monitoring and Optimisation of Quality Features in High-Pressure Die-Casting"

CENTER FOR VISION, AUTOMATION & CONTROL

As Austria's largest research and technology organisation for applied research, AIT is dedicated to making substantial contributions to solving the major challenges of our time, climate change and digitisation.

The Center for Vision, Automation & Control located in Vienna invites applications for a Master Thesis. The research unit Complex Dynamical Systems focuses on modelling, simulation, analysis and optimisation, as well as on the control of complex and dynamical industrial systems and processes.

The Master Thesis is part of the lighthouse project AI Enabled Sustainable Automation, where new methods and technologies are developed to enable zero-defect manufacturing in high-pressure die-casting. The research focuses on modelling, monitoring and optimising the quality of die-cast parts with the aim of reducing scrap and increasing resource efficiency.

Your tasks

• The main goal of this master’s thesis is to develop a strategy for process monitoring and optimisation, optional.
• Under the guidance of an interdisciplinary team, you will carry out a literature search and develop data-driven models for quality features depending on machine settings and variables.
• You will develop a model-based strategy for process monitoring and optimisation.
• You will gain knowledge in quality control and analyse multimodal data, for example rational data, timeseries data and images.
• You will implement the mathematical models and the monitoring and optimisation algorithms in Python or MATLAB.
• You will accumulate experience in a research field that deals with the triple transition.
• You will gain experience working alongside an international team of engineers and scientists while expanding your professional network.

Your qualifications as an Ingenious Partner

• Ongoing master's studies in the field of Automation & Control, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics or Mathematics.
• Excellent programming skills in Python, knowledge in MATLAB is a plus.
• First experience in PyTorch or Tensorflow is beneficial.
• Excellent technical understanding and analytical capabilities.
• Enjoyment of application-oriented questions of industry.
• High level of commitment and team spirit.
• Good knowledge of German and/or English in word and writing.

What to expect

• Duration of the master’s thesis project: 6 months
• Start date: as soon as possible
• EUR 603,04 gross per month for 12 hours per week based on the collective agreement.
• As a research institution, AIT is familiar with the supervision and execution of master theses and supports students accordingly.

At AIT diversity and inclusion are of great importance. Applications from women are welcome and will be given preference in case of equal qualifications after taking into account all relevant facts and circumstances.

Please submit your application documents including your CV, cover letter, relevant certificates and transcript of records online.