Scania is a world-leading provider of transport solutions. Together with our partners and customers we are driving the shift towards a sustainable transport system. In 2017, we delivered 82 500 trucks, 8 300 buses as well as 8 500 industrial and marine engines to our customers. Net sales totalled nearly SEK 120 billion, of which about 20 percent were services-related. Founded in 1891, Scania now operates in more than 100 countries and employs some 49 000 people. Research and development are concentrated in Sweden, with branches in Brazil and India. Production takes place in Europe, Latin America and Asia, with regional production centres in Africa, Asia and Eurasia. Scania is part of Traton Group. For more information visit www.scania.com.
Scania is currently undergoing an exciting transformation from a heavy truck manufacturer to a provider of sustainable transport solutions. Data driven decision making and business intelligence is a key factor for optimizing sustainable transport solutions. A thesis project at Scania is an excellent way of making contacts for your future working life. Many of our current employees started their career with a thesis project.
Quality Information is a group of analysts and data engineers at Scania working with advanced data analysis and management of information connected to the operation and quality of our products. Our knowledge and competence is used to further improve our customers operation economy hence Scania’s profitability which is directly linked to Scania’s corporate targets.
Background:
The aftermarket, repair and maintenance, is a major source of revenue for Scania. To grow our aftermarket business, we use data science to price repair and maintenance contracts and optimize marketing actions. The Quality Information group supports these efforts with reporting and statistical forecasts of repair and maintenance needs of different markets and vehicles, based on warranty and vehicle operational data.
Project descriptions:
We have openings for several thesis projects aimed at improving the quality, performance, and capabilities of our repair forecasts.
Education:
We seek motivated students at the M.Sc. level in science, engineering or applied mathematics, with a strong mathematical background, an interest in statistical modelling, machine learning, or data science, and good numerical programming skills.
Number of students: 1-2.
Start date: Late autumn 2018, or Spring 2019.
Estimated time needed: 20 weeks.
Business area: Research and Development
Location: the project will be conducted at Scania in Södertälje, Sweden.
Contact persons:
Martin Lindén (supervisor), YQI, 0700 86 98 20,
Jonatan Elnäs (group manager), YQI, 08-55389763,
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Selections will be made throughout the application period.
27-03-2024
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