MSc Thesis: e-NVH Analysis of Traction Machines

About the role

ABB Corporate Research in Västerås, Sweden, is offering an MSc thesis project (30 ECTS, one student) in the Materials Technology & Electromagnetics team, reporting to the R&D Team Lead. The project investigates how machine design parameters affect the e-NVH performance of traction machines using a multiphysics simulation framework, linking design features, electromagnetic forces, structural dynamics and acoustic response.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct a literature review of e-NVH mechanisms and noise reduction techniques in electric machines.
• Perform electromagnetic simulations for e-NVH analysis of traction machines.
• Investigate the influence of machine design parameters on e-NVH performance.
• Analyze the link between design features and e-NVH using simulation and post-processing techniques.
• Identify promising design solutions.

Required profile

• MSc student in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics or a related field.
• Good knowledge of electric machines and electromagnetic principles.

Required skills

• Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Experience with engineering simulation tools (e.g. ANSYS, preferred, or similar) is beneficial.
• Fundamentals of e-NVH are beneficial.

The position is part of a talent pipeline and is not currently open; interested candidates should apply through the ABB careers site. Applications require a CV, academic transcripts and a cover letter in English.