Thesis work 30hp - Exploring the Lifecycle and Circularity of Permanent Magnet

Introduction
Thesis work is an excellent way to get closer to Traton and build relationships for the future. Many of today's employees began their Scania/Traton career with their degree project.

Background
Are you passionate about contributing to sustainability and circularity? This master's thesis project aims to enhance transparency and circularity in the lifecycle of permanent magnets through a good combination of literature review and experimental work. The research will be conducted primarily within the materials team at Traton, in close collaboration with academic partners.

Objective

- Investigate the material flow of permanent magnets through literature review

- Evaluate disassembly methods for permanent magnets through practical testing and material characterization

- Summarization and recommendation for future developments (presentation and report writing)

Job description

This thesis project will involve literature study, data collection, analysis, and reporting. You should have a solid understanding of laboratory work and material analysis methods, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and good digital proficiency.

Education/program/focus

Indicate education, program or focus: in the final year of a Master’s program in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or Sustainable Technologies

Number of students: 1

Start date for the thesis work: January, 2026

Estimated time required: until June, 2026

Contact persons and supervisors
Traton Supervisors: Xiong Xiao, PhD, and Atieh Zamani, PhD, Material Technology, Traton AB

KTH supervisor: Prof. Kerstin Forsberg, Division of Resource Recovery, KTH

Application:
Your application must include a CV, personal letter and transcript of grades

For questions, please contact Xiong Xiao, PhD, xiong.xiao@scania.com.

A background check might be conducted for this position. We are conducting interviews continuously and may close the recruitment earlier than the date specified.