Master Thesis - Tools for Process Optimization & Simulation

Job description

3194991
Additional Cities

Umea
Career Level

Co-op/Intern
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Healthcare
Business Segment

Healthcare Life Sciences
Function

Business Leadership Programs
Country/Territory

Sweden
Postal Code

90650
Role Summary/Purpose

Software development for manufacturing process simulation – a chance to develop an application together with the end-user!
You will be able to lead a project and develop a tool in close cooperation with the end user, the manufacturing team leader. The intent of the tool is to be able to allow the user to simulate different scenarios for the manufacturing process.
Essential Responsibilities

The objective with this project is to develop an application for production process simulation. The application needs to have a sandbox environment where the end user can design, simulate and optimize processes completely from an intuitive UX. The purpose is to be able to identify bottlenecks and optimize process parameters such as number of operators, tools, work benches etc.

In the scope of this project is to: 

·  Define the user requirement specification (URS) together with the site representative
·  Develop the application according to the defined URS
·  Test and verify functionality
·  Ensure functionality with restrictions to GE network and software policies
Out of scope for this project is to implement the usage of this application in the daily operations.

If you have any questions regarding the master thesis, please contact Project and Process Operations manager Cecilia Borg at Last day to apply is February 3rd, 2019.
Qualifications/Requirements

Qualifications regarding this opening: 

·  Experienced with programming
·  Experienced with methods for statistical simulation
·  Experienced in, or willing to learn, UX programming
·  Able to develop in a language/environment supported by Windows OS and that is not inflicting license fees upon the end user (tool/language/environment for development is determined by applicant’s qualifications)
Two students that complement each other’s skill sets to match our requirement may also apply.
Desired Characteristics

It is preferable that you:

·  Have work or academic experience with manufacturing and/or logistics processes
·  Are solution oriented and used to work independently
About Us

GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for our customers. www.ge.com 

GE Healthcare provides transformational medical technologies and services to meet the demand for increased access, enhanced quality and more affordable healthcare around the world. GE works on things that matter - great people and technologies taking on tough challenges. From medical imaging, software & IT, patient monitoring and diagnostics to drug discovery, biopharmaceutical manufacturing technologies and performance improvement solutions, GE Healthcare helps medical professionals deliver great healthcare to their patients.

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GE Healthcares Umeå Site is part of a world leading organisation specialised in the field of integrated biotechnical systems. GE Healthcare has 50.000 employees globally and a 15 billion dollar revenue.

At the Umeå site we construct and produce technologically advanced laboratory instruments. 400 competent employees work in areas such as mechanical- and electronic construction, precision engineering and assembling and testing of end products.
Primary Country

Sweden
Primary State/Province

Vasterbotten
Primary City

Umea