About this role
<p><span style=""><span style=""><b>Master's Thesis: AI-Based Sensor Replacement in an Electromechanical Brake Control System (m/f/d) </b></span></span></p> <p><br> <span style=""><span style=""><b>LOCATION:</b> Munich / Germany | <b>COMPANY:</b> Knorr-Bremse Systeme für Schienenfahrzeuge GmbH</span></span> <span style=""><span style="">| <b>REQUISITION ID:</b> 9017</span></span><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span id="cke_bm_4463S" style="display:none"> </span> |</span></span></span><span style=""><span style=""><span id="cke_bm_3014S" style="display:none"> </span> <span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="">Full-time</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> <span style=""><span style="">| <span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="">Limited</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </p> <p>|<b> ON-SITE/REMOTE:</b> Hybrid </p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/ed7b1383/9b697b3f-5015-49c1-93df-a.jpg" style="height:auto;width:100%"></p> <p><br> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%"><span style="line-height:107%">We are offering a master’s thesis opportunity for a motivated and talented student to explore the potential of replacing a physical sensor in an electromechanical brake control system with an AI-supported model. The goal of this thesis is to evaluate the technical feasibility, performance, and safety implications of such a replacement, using real-world data and simulation environments.<br><br></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%"><strong><span style="line-height:107%">YOUR TASKS</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:107%;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="line-height:107%">Understanding the role and characteristics of the target sensor within the brake control system</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:107%;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="line-height:107%">Collecting and analyzing sensor data to identify patterns and dependencies.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:107%;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="line-height:107%">Designing and training AI models (e.g., regression, neural networks) to replicate sensor behavior</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:107%;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="line-height:107%">Evaluating model performance under various operating conditions</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:107%;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="line-height:107%">Assessing the reliability, latency, and safety aspects of the AI-based approach</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.4px;line-height:107%;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="line-height:107%">Documenting findings and providing recommendations for potential integration<br><br></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%"><strong><span style="line-height:107%">YOUR PROFILE</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:107%;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="line-height:107%">Enrolled in a Master’s program in Computer Science, Physics, or Electrical Engineering</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:107%;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="line-height:107%">Programming skills in Python and C</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:107%;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="line-height:107%">Proficient in English and German</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:107%;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="line-height:107%">Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.4px;line-height:107%;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="line-height:107%">Independent, structured, and reliable working style</span></li> </ul><p> </p> <p><span style=""><span style=""><strong><span style="">Come and join our team!</span></strong></span></span></p> <p><span style=""><span style=""><strong><span style="">Let’s shape the future of mobility together!</span></strong></span></span></p> <p><span style=""><span style=""><span style="">Who are we? Some 32,000 team players around the world, hard at work in over 100 locations across more than 30 countries. As a force for progress on road and rail, we prioritize technical excellence, sustainable business practices and social responsibility. At the last count, our global revenues totaled EUR 7.9 billion. Join us, and you can expect exciting, varied work in an international environment with attractive working conditions – including flexible working hours and remote work. A broad selection of continuing education programs offers you plenty of opportunities to develop both professionally and personally. And you can look forward to many other benefits, such as sports and healthcare programs, corporate volunteering and a state-of-the-art workplace with a rich choice of in-house catering options.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><img style="height:auto;width:11%" src="https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/ed7b1383/0805d6a5-2e96-43db-9e6c-5.jpg"> <img style="height:auto;width:5%" src="https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/ed7b1383/9ee74945-63e5-4a27-8db1-6.jpg"></p>