Thesis Worker - Digital Factory (layout planning)

Job description Review the PFEP rack generator and previous layout optimization framework; formulate the station- or area-level problem; and implement suitable optimization methods. Constraints may include geometry, package fit, access and material-flow rules. Objectives may include worker well-being, material flow or walking, logistics handling, area use and reconfiguration effort. Compare optimized solutions with a PFEP baseline in an industrial case and evaluate quality, robustness and computational performance. Define a traceable, user-approved PFEP change set for article reassignment, rack reconfiguration and resource relocation. Education/program/focus Master's in Applied Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science/AI, Production Engineering or similar, with focus on optimization/OR, algorithms or simulation. Number of students: 1-2 Start date for the thesis work: January 2027, or as agreed Estimated time required: 20 weeks Contact persons and supervisors Scania CV AB, Global Industrial Development, Södertälje. Andreas Lind, [andreas.lind@scania.com](mailto:andreas.lind@scania.com) Application: Your application must include a CV, personal letter and transcript of grades A background check might be conducted for this position. We are conducting interviews continuously and may close the recruitment earlier than the date specified. Publication date from-to. 2026-10-01–2026-11-22 Requisition ID: 33106 Number of Openings: 1.0 Part-time / Full-time: Full-time Permanent / Temporary: Temporary Country / Region: SE Location(s): Södertälje, SE, 151 38 Required Travel: 0-25% Workplace: Hybrid [Apply now »](https://jobs.scania.com/talentcommunity/apply/1440940433/?locale=en_US)