Research assistant / Master thesis worker (Automation Technology and Mechanical Engineering) , 1-2 p

Tampereen yliopisto; Pirkanmaa; On-site; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

A Finnish university seeks Master thesis workers in hydraulics and automation. Candidates will model electro-hydraulic systems and analyze their efficiency. Ideal applicants have a Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering and are students at Finnish universities, looking to contribute to innovative hydraulic research. The position is for a fixed-term of 6 months, with a salary based on the Finnish University Salary System.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Access to excellent sports facilities

Staff discounts at campus restaurants

Qualifications

• Excellent modeling and simulation skills of hydraulic systems.
• Expertise in hydraulic components and systems design.
• Comprehension in combustion engines is appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Model electro-hydraulic systems.
• Analyze system efficiency and feasibility for realization.

Skills

Modeling of electro-hydraulic systems

Analyzing efficiency and controllability

Hydraulic components design

Modeling & Simulation in MATLAB/Simulink or Amesim

Basic skills in CAD software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Matlab/Simulink

Amesim

CAD software

Job description

Overview

Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences create a multidisciplinary, inspirational and high-impact research and education environment. Our university community focuses on technology, health and society.

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

The research group is seeking a Master thesis worker in 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 students of 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, the applicant should express motivation in the motivation letter accompanying the application.

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

Successful candidates must apply and have valid rights to 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 an 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 new employees.

The salary will be based on the job demand level and the employee’s personal performance according to the Finnish University Salary System. The position is placed on job demand level 1, with additional performance-based salary linked to 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 invite you to be part of a vibrant, international research community. We value interdisciplinarity as it expands research networks and exposes new perspectives to solve complex problems and pursue novel findings. We are committed to high-quality research and 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 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 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:

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

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Finnish version

Tampereen yliopisto ja Tampereen ammattikorkeakoulu muodostavat yhdessä Suomen toiseksi suurimman monitieteisen, innostavan ja vaikuttavan tutkimus- ja oppimisyhteisön. Korkeakouluyhteisömme osaamiskärjet ovat tekniikka, terveys ja yhteiskunta.

Tampereen yliopiston automaatio- ja konetekniikan yksikkö (ATME) etsii 1–2 diplomityöntekijää hydrauliikan ja automaatiotekniikan aloille. Zonal Hydraulics -tutkimusryhmä, joka on osa IHA-laboratoriota (Innovative Hydraulics and Automation), 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) polttomohtoreihin katsotaan eduksi.

Hakuohjeet

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

Hakuaika tehtävään päättyy 30.09.2025 klo 23.59.

Osaamisalue: Tutkimus, kehitys & tuotekehitys