Master Thesis: Reduced Cooling Air Leakage for Turbine Guide Vane (NX)

Location: Finspång, Östergötland, Sweden; onsite

Company

Energy technology organization developing gas turbine components and low-emission power generation, service, modernization, and digitalization solutions.

What you will do

• Analyse the current turbine guide vane design to identify opportunities to reduce cooling air leakage.
• Develop and evaluate new design concepts using NX CAD and methods such as morphological matrices, Pugh matrices, and QFD.
• Use CAD, 3D printing, flow testing, simulations, and rig testing as appropriate to validate concepts.
• Collaborate with engineers specializing in design, cooling, heat transfer, structural analysis, and materials science.
• Prepare cost estimates, a final design proposal, and presentations for the project team and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Current MSc student focused on mechanical design.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to analyse complex problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Fluent Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team.
• Experience with CAD and a general interest in engineering.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment with strong teamwork, technical curiosity, and experienced engineering professionals.
• Opportunity to work on real-world energy challenges and contribute to future energy solutions.
• Support for technical and professional development through continuous learning and collaboration.
• Employment benefits including reduced working hours, advance vacation, and a health care allowance.
• Possibility of a flexible working place.

Hiring process

• Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled before the final application date.
• Apply using job ID 305672 by 12 November 2026.