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Project Title: Simulating Brakes and Stability Functions on Ice – Virtual Winter Testing for Functional Safety

Project Description:

Using plant models and production software models (Model/Software in the Loop, MiL/SiL) together with Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) to perform and correlate verification activities.

Within Feature Verification, activities to verify our systems within the area of Motion Systems (brakes, steering and propulsion) are performed and coordinated together with the Vehicle Dynamics team. Here we work with various requirements such as stakeholder, attribute, legal, function and functional safety requirements. The requirements need to be constantly scrutinized, verified, and validated. In the work towards faster, cheaper, and higher quality development, simulations are more important than ever. This thesis aims to implement and develop a virtual verification process for brake and stability functions with regards to functional safety in combination with winter/low mu conditions. This should result in a methodology that can replace conventional tests using physical test objects such as cars and HiL-rigs.

The objectives of this thesis project are to:

• Use an already existing vehicle and brake system model and simulation environment (IPG CarMaker).
• Select and implement a chosen set of verification scenarios with pass/fail criteria.
• Analyse performance and accuracy of both the simulation results and the models used (vehicle/HiL-rig correlation).
• Suggest a way of working to significantly empower virtual verification in the future with regards to FuSa and winter testing.

Key focus areas: Vehicle Dynamics, Motion Control, Simulation, CAE, Embedded Systems, Virtual Verification

Your skills and background

• Students writing their thesis at MSc level in fields related to development of HW & SW within the automotive industry (eg. Mechanical Eng., Mechatronics, Controls and similar).
• Knowledge within:
  • CAE
    • Matlab/Simulink
    • CarMaker
  • Vehicle Dynamics
  • MIL/SIL/HIL
  • Control theory
• Experience from driving and having a general interest in cars.
• B driver’s license.

Why you should join Zeekr Tech Eu

We are engineers, developers, and innovators from around the world. Joined together by entrepreneurship, our unique blend of global culture, and a belief in a smarter more sustainable future. At Zeekr Tech Eu we fast-track innovation and transform ideas into pioneering technology solutions, doing your master thesis here is no different. We are convinced that a thesis project is a major contribution to our innovation capabilities and long-term development. You'll have a great opportunity to use your skills and creativity to push the boundaries of what´s possible.

What happens when you apply
If this sounds interesting and you match the requirements, please don't hesitate to submit your application with a CV and cover letter. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview to further discuss the project's details and expectations. 

This thesis project is intended for 2 students

Supervisor: Albin Gröndahl, albin.grondahl1@zeekrtech.eu, please contact for more information about the project

Starting date: January 2024

Last application date: 2024-11-22

Apply today. We will perform ongoing selection during the application period. We look forward to hearing from you!

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