Master Thesis in Techno-Economic Optimization of a Load Flexible Power-to-Methanol Process

JR Germany; Renningen; Hybrid; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company invites applications for a master's thesis focusing on the techno-economic optimization of a power-to-methanol process. This role involves extensive research, validation of strategies, and optimization methods to minimize costs. Ideal for master's students in engineering fields, this position offers flexible working conditions and various benefits.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours, location, and models

Health & Sport activities

Childcare services

Employee discounts

Creative workspace

In-house social counseling and care services

Qualifikationen

• Master’s studies in relevant fields with good grades.
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.
• Well-organized and effective communicator.

Aufgaben

• Conduct extensive literature research and derive component prices.
• Validate operation strategy and select optimization methods.
• Perform techno-economic optimization considering heat integration.

Kenntnisse

Numerical optimization methods

Programming in Python

Basic understanding of water electrolysis

Ausbildung

Master’s studies in Chemical and Process Engineering

Master’s studies in Environmental Engineering

Master’s studies in Industrial Engineering

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Master Thesis in Techno-Economic Optimization of a Load Flexible Power-to-Methanol Process, Renningen

Job Details:

• Client: Bosch
• Location: Renningen
• Job Category: Other
• EU work permit required: Yes
• Job Views: 2
• Posted: 23.05.2025
• Expiry Date: 07.07.2025

Job Description:

Are you interested in shaping beneficial technologies? Join us at Bosch, where your ideas can influence mobility solutions, consumer goods, industrial technology, energy, and building technology, ultimately improving quality of life globally.

The Robert Bosch GmbH invites applications for a master thesis focusing on the techno-economic optimization of a power-to-methanol process, considering the intermittency of renewable energy sources and the goal of minimizing levelized costs of methanol (LCOM). Your work will include:

1. Conducting extensive literature research and deriving component prices.
2. Validating the operation strategy.
3. Selecting and implementing an optimization method for an existing process simulation.
4. Performing techno-economic optimization considering heat integration and key parameter sensitivities for different use cases.

Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s studies in Chemical and Process Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related fields with good grades.
• Experience and Knowledge: Numerical optimization methods, programming in Python, basic understanding of water electrolysis.
• Personality and Working Practice: Well-organized, effective communicator, able to work independently.
• Languages: Fluent in English; German is a plus.

Additional Benefits:

• Flexible working hours, location, and models.
• Health & Sport activities.
• Childcare services.
• Employee discounts.
• Creative workspace.
• In-house social counseling and care services.

The recruitment contact or supervisor will provide information about the individual benefit plan.