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The [Automation Technology and Mechanical Engineering Unit](https://www.tuni.fi/fi/tutustu-meihin/automaatio-ja-konetekniikka) (ATME) at Tampere University invites applications for several summer trainee positions in the fields of Innovative Hydraulics and Automation, Process Control, FAST-Lab, Dependable Systems Automation CyberLab, and Mechatronics.
Job description
The research assistants / summer trainees will assist the research groups at ATME by performing a broad variety of tasks. The research interests of our groups cover a wide range of fields, including robotics, automation, modularisation, integration and automation programming, and numerical algorithms. ATME seeks to maintain a balance between basic and industrially applicable research and has been recognized for research excellence in both areas.
The positions will be filled for a fixed-term period of 3 months, commencing on 1 June 2025 or as mutually agreed. A trial period of one month will apply.
1. FAST-Lab
As summer trainee, you will take part in reorganising FAST-Lab’s research and teaching laboratory and creating the related safety policies. Your tasks will involve robotics, automation, integration and programming. In the field of robotics, you will also perform tasks relating to collaboration between a mobile robot and an industrial robot (safety, communication and mechanics).
2. Innovative Hydraulics and Automation
Summer trainee [in IHA Zonal hydraulics group](https://www.tuni.fi/en/research/zonal-hydraulics) will Improve her/his simulation and practical skills! A trainee will work on the further development of electro-hydraulic hydraulics concept and AI-based condition monitoring for the electric and hybrid off-road mobile machinery, assist with following:
– Hybrid off-road machinery Digital twin integration to (Matlab&Simulink, Amesim, Mevea, Labview) Hardware in the loop (HIL) simulator, development of electro-hydraulic actuator concepts (Twincat, Beckhoff, Codesys)
– Transparent cylinder test rig, capture cavitation with high-speed camera (Matlab&Simulink, Dspace)
– High voltage Hybrid test rig, commissioning of electric motors (Matlab&Simulink, dSpace, Bosch Rexroth)
– sWille hybrid wheel loader, development of controllers and power management systems
– Accelerated pump test rig & AI-based Remaining useful life methodologies
3. Intelligent Networked Systems (IINES) group
IINES group is currently developing a Networked Robotics Laboratory ([NeBoLab](https://research.tuni.fi/iines/nebolab/)) for research and teaching purposes. The lab consists of multiple nano-quadcopters and ground mobile robots which allows evaluation/demonstration of different scenarios related to smart-mobility and distributed robotic networks.
The summer job is a hands-on experience in improving the existing experimental setup and visualization in the Nebolab with the goal of developing a framework which allows a smooth transition from simulation to implementation in our experimental system using both the ground mobile robots and nano-quadcopters. You will also have the opportunity to test the system that you developed using various autonomous robotic control algorithm, see for example the demo in our lab: https://www.youtube.com/@tuni-iines . This position is highly suitable for students passionate about robotics and looking to apply their skills (e.g., ROS2, Python programming) in a real-world, cutting-edge setting.
4. Dependable Systems Automation CyberLab
Multiple topics suitable for summer trainee in extending Tampere Cyber City e.g. integrating steam engine as PLC controlled power supply for the Cyber City street lights, integrating traffic lights and wirelessly controlled for Lego train as traffic management solution, building a AR model (Digital Twin) of the Cyber City and integrating real-time measurements to the model, converting existing VR model of distillation process into AR model and integrating real-time measurements to the model, integrating ValmetDNA into distillation process AR model and many more. Depending on the subject the report language requirement may be Finnish since the outcomes are used in Critical Infrastructure Cyber Security Training in Finland. Required interest areas should be some subset of the following:
– AR/VR technologies
– Programmable Logic Controllers
– Data integration and visualisation
– Electronics, also some knowledge on using a soldering iron
– Programming using some language (Visual Studio, Python)
– Familiarity with Windows or Linux
– Familiarity with Legos
– Willingness to read manuals, Googling information, learning new things and solving hands-on problems.
5. Manufacturing systems research group ([MASYRE](https://www.tuni.fi/en/research/manufacturing-systems-research-group-masyre))
Topic: Data collection, modelling and experimentation with the Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) process
Multiple topics are available for trainees. They can be divided into two branches. A first branch of topics dedicated to the development of the WAAM process by integration on the platform of new sensors and development of design of experiments to print parts and collect data generated by the sensors.
the second category of topics is trying to exploit the use of the data as well as the metadata to generate control models improving the stability and quality of the printing process.
The manufacturing platform has a dual use and can also be employed for welding purpose.
Interest areas for the trainees: The trainees interest areas can be varied but should integrate at least one of the following topics, manufacturing, additive manufacturing, process development, applied mathematics, Artificial intelligence, automation, data analytics, engineering design.
6. Digital Design and Manufacturing [(D2M)](https://www.tuni.fi/en/inigo-floresituarte)
Research on optimization of digital design to manufacturing workflows:
Passionate about shaping the future of engineering design, manufacturing, and sustainability? Join the D²M Laboratory as a Summer Traine
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