Coloplast Master Thesis Program 2027: Multi-Functional Test Specimen - Polymer

Coloplast; Denmark; Remote; DKK 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Coloplast Master Thesis Program 2027: Multi-Functional Test Specimen - Polymer is based in Humlebe6k, Denmark. The project focuses on creating a single, process-controlled injection-molded specimen capable of handling multiple mechanical load cases to improve data consistency.

You will develop concepts using mechanical design and finite element simulation, prototype selected designs, perform testing, and contribute to constitutive model calibration for polymer materials and interfaces.

Qualifications

• Final year master's student preparing to write their thesis.
• Strong programming experience in at least one of Matlab/Fortran/Python.
• Background in materials engineering or mechanics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop a single, process-controlled injection-molded specimen for multiple load cases.
• Use mechanical design and FE simulation to evaluate concepts.
• Prototype and mechanically test selected concepts and analyze data to calibrate material models.

Skills

Matlab programming

Fortran programming

Python programming

Strength of material II

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Coloplast Master Thesis Program 2027: Multi-Functional Test Specimen - Polymer

Location: Humlebæk, DK

Job Family: N/A

About the Master Thesis Program - Make a difference with Coloplast. Your thesis, real-world impact.

Are you in the final stage of your master's degree and preparing to write your thesis? Through Coloplast’s Master Thesis Program, you have the opportunity to combine academic research with hands‑on experience in a global healthcare company with a meaningful purpose.

The Master Thesis Program connects talented students with real business challenges across Coloplast. As a participant, you will work closely with experienced professionals, gain access to relevant insights and stakeholders, and contribute perspectives that can help shape future business decisions.

All available Master Thesis Program 2027 projects can be found here: Denmark - Coloplast A/S Jobs

Hosting Team & Department

Coloplast R&D/Center of Excellence / engineering analysis. The student will be enrolled in the ongoing activities and discussions within the Simulation Team, focusing on virtual prototyping and modelling.

Project Description

Reliable polymer material models are essential for simulation‑driven product development. Conventional material characterization requires separate specimens for tension, compression, relaxation, cyclic loading, and other load cases, while differences in molding conditions, material flow, cooling history, and specimen geometry can introduce unwanted variation between tests.

This project aims to develop a single, process‑controlled, injection‑molded specimen that enables several mechanical load cases, thereby producing more consistent experimental datasets and reducing uncertainty caused by specimen‑to‑specimen variation. The specimen will be designed to characterize nonlinear, time‑dependent, plastic, and damage‑related polymer behavior. It should also enable testing of interactions between different polymer materials, including contact, friction, adhesion, overmolding, and mechanically interlocked interfaces.

The student will develop specimen concepts using mechanical design and finite element simulation, after which selected concepts will be prototyped (and potentially manufactured), mechanically tested, and evaluated using experimental measurements. The resulting data will support the calibration and validation of constitutive material and interface models.

The project will deliver a unified testing methodology for more reliable simulation of single‑material and multi‑material polymer‑based products.

Relevant Study Backgrounds

Mechanical Engineering

Preferred Competencies or Interests

Recommended prerequisites are:

• Strength of material II (41502 at DTU, or similar)
• Programming experience with Matlab, fortran, or Python

Sponsor(s)

Kim Lau Nielsen, Senior Principal Simulation Engineer, Engineering analysis ([e-mail])

Jens Sparre Kobbernagel, Head of Engineering analysis ([e-mail])

What to Expect from Us

As a participant in the Master Thesis Program, you can expect:

• A dedicated Coloplast sponsor who will support and guide you throughout your project
• Access to relevant business stakeholders, data and insights needed for your research, where possible and appropriate
• Ongoing feedback from Coloplast professionals through structured feedback sessions
• Learning activities designed to support your thesis journey and professional development
• Networking opportunities with fellow MTP participants and Coloplast employees
• Office facilities at our global headquarters in Humlebæk, Denmark
• A laptop and access to relevant systems and resources during the project period
• Exposure to real business challenges and the opportunity to create meaningful impact

Recruitment Process & Next Steps

The application deadline is asap if you plan to start writing in September. You are also welcome to apply if start writing in February.

Pursuing an ambitious growth agenda, Coloplast develops and markets products and services that make life easier for people with intimate healthcare needs. Employing about 16.000 people and with products available in more than 143 countries, we are one of the world´s leading medical device companies. We are constantly growing our business and always looking for new ways to move forward – we explore, learn and look for new ways of doing things.

Coloplast is committed to being an inclusive organization, where people bring their differences to work each day, fulfil their potential and have a strong sense of belonging because – and not despite – of their differences. We therefore encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender, age, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious belief or physical ability.

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