About this role
<p><b><span style=""><span contenteditable="false">Master thesis "Bonding calculation for metal bonding"</span> </span></b><br> <br> <b>LOCATION: <span contenteditable="false">Kematen</span></b> / <span contenteditable="false">Austria</span> | <b>BRAND:</b> IFE | <b>REQUISITION ID: <span contenteditable="false">2073</span></b> |<b> ON-SITE/REMOTE:</b> On-site </p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/ed7b1383/aacd8bf2-21ea-421d-82c6-6.jpg" style="height:auto;width:auto"></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="">Every IFE product contains far more than just a component for a rail vehicle. IFE develops pioneering system solutions for safe and environmentally friendly mobility. As a company, we are committed to delivering high quality and reliable products to our customers. We value people who show initiative, work independently and contribute to our team success. IFE is part of Knorr-Bremse group offering global collaboration, limitless professional growth and extensive benefits for you and your family.</span></p> <p> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal"><span style=""><strong>INITIAL SITUATION</strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm"><span style="">A significant proportion of the door leaves produced by IFE are designed as bonded constructions. Two cover sheets made of aluminum are glued onto the profile frame and the sandwich core.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm"><span style="">According to the DIN 6701 bonding standard, a mathematical proof of strength is required for safety-relevant bondings, although the thin-layer adhesives used in cover sheet bonding are difficult to describe in terms of calculation. There is still no regulation or guideline on this.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm"><span style="">In order to be prepared for future optimization tasks and for possible changes in the interpretation of the standard, a calculation method for describing door leaf bonding should be found.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm"><span style="">In a preliminary work, the CZM (Cohesive Zone Modeling) method was already considered in more detail and the necessary parameters of the adhesive used at IFE were determined.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal"><span style=""><strong>TASKS</strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm"><span style="">Analysis of a simple door leaf and estimation of the critical bonding areas</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm"><span style="">Define simple specimens with which a loading situation analogous to the critical door leaf areas can be generated.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm"><span style="">FE calculation of these specific specimens</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm"><span style="">Performing or supervising measurements to determine the load limits of the specimens</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm"><span style="">Comparing the FE results with the values of the measurements</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm"><span style="">Documenting and interpreting the results</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal"><span style=""><strong>REQUIREMENTS</strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm"><span style="">Studies at a technical university </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm"><span style="">Basic knowledge of FEM (Finite Element Method) and fracture mechanics</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm"><span style="">Initiative</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm"><span style="">Solution-oriented way of working</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal"><span style="">The collective agreement minimum salary for this position is EUR 2.317,00 gross per month on a full-time basis.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%"> </p><p> </p> <p><span style=""><b>Become part of our team!</b></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="">Join us in shaping the mobility of the future!</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="">At Knorr Bremse Group, more than 33,500 employees from over 100 locations and 30 countries around the globe are committed to progress on rail and road through technological excellence, sustainable management and social responsibility. With most recent revenue over 7.9 billion euros, with us, you can expect an exciting and varied job in an international environment as well as an attractive package.</span></p>