Thesis / Internship / Working student (m/f/d) - Conception and implementation of a digital twin to support the virtual commissioning of automated systems
In this thesis, the tool of digital process mapping is to be used to facilitate and parallelize the commissioning and further development of complex equipment. To this end, modularized process models are to be derived for typical assembly processes and then digitally modelled so that they can be used as a basic building block for virtual commissioning. The potential for cost and time savings is to be evaluated on the basis of research into the state of the art and the company's own implementation.
Subject areas
- Researching the state of the art on the topics of digital machine twins and virtual commissioning
- Familiarization with the process modelling software (iPhysics)
- Familiarization with selected manufacturing processes (e.g. handling, feeding, pressing processes)
- Development of a suitable modularization structure for sub-processes and machine sub-components, including the development of functional model modules for mapping digital twins for selected manufacturing processes
- Collaboration with specialists from the fields of process development, control technology and project planning
- Evaluation of the effects on commissioning duration, error detection, risk, time and cost savings compared to purely conventional commissioning
Your profile
- Technical degree (Master's, Diploma) in control engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics or a comparable course of study
- Basic knowledge of programming (e.g. Python)
- Structured and independent way of working as well as team and communication skills
- Confident handling of MS Office
- Good language skills in German and English
Work at RAPA
RAPA is a recognized development partner and supplier for the automotive industry, as well as numerous customers in the healthcare and industrial sectors. The product portfolio includes valves and system solutions for hydraulic and pneumatic applications. Behind our success today are almost 1000 employees worldwide in Germany, the USA and China. The company philosophy of a medium-sized family business is at the heart of all our activities - and has been for over 100 years.
We offer a responsible and practical job as well as personal support in the specialist area. As a family-run company, we value teamwork and collegiality.
Are you interested? Then please apply with your detailed application documents, preferably via our online form or by e-mail to karriere(at)rapa.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Your Benefits
Flexible working hours
Employee events
RAPA Team
Company canteen RAPAteria
Career prospects
Modern work culture & working environment
Company health management