Master's Thesis: Fatigue Behavior and Simulation of Composite Materials

The opportunity:

We are seeking a motivated Master's-level researcher/engineer with a strong background in Mechanical Engineering, Solid Mechanics, Material Science, or related fields to contribute to cutting-edge work on composite materials under fatigue-critical conditions. This role offers the chance to combine simulation, testing, and design improvements to advance the reliability of composite structures in demanding applications.

How you'll make an impact:

• Evaluate composite behavior under diverse operational loads and service conditions.
• Review and assess methodologies from existing literature to investigate fatigue performance.
• Develop advanced simulation models using tools such as Abaqus or Ansys.
• Validate fatigue performance through experimental testing or numerical simulation.
• Recommend design improvements for fatigue-critical composite components to enhance durability and performance.
• Document findings and methodologies, with the potential to contribute to a technical paper summarizing the study and its implications.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

• Master's student (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Solid Mechanics, Material Science, or related disciplines.
• Strong interest in simulation, testing, and composite materials.
• Familiarity with Abaqus or Ansys for finite element modeling.
• Demonstrated motivation, problem-solving ability, and task completion skills.
• Excellent proficiency in English (written and spoken) for technical communication.