Master’s Thesis Worker - Artificial Intelligence-aided Design and Manufacturing

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The Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering at the Aalto University School of Engineering invites applications for a:

Master’s Thesis Worker

The main objective of Artificial Intelligence-aided Design and Manufacturing, AIDMan is to promote competitive edge for Finnish companies through build-to-model digital quotation tool that bridges product design to manufacturing. AIDMan seeks to develop a physics-based and data-driven quotation tool that allows customers worldwide to upload product 3D model files to instantly estimate cost, lead-time, and environmental footprint using Finnish SME manufacturing capacity. Leveraging artificial intelligence, the tool links digital-twin features to manufacturing requirements. In the future, it can route jobs directly to machines for on-demand production—lowering coordination and transaction costs, mitigating information and opportunism risks, and reducing asset-specific reinvestments. By integrating cost, lead-time, and waste considerations into early product design, AIDMan helps product development engineers make informed decisions and enables Finnish companies to access global value chains dynamically based on manufacturing capacity and product value. This digitalization strengthens Finland’s SME-driven “mittelstand,”, enhances export potential, and enables production of smaller lot sizes profitable by reducing mundane transaction costs. The project involves Salon Metalelektro Oy, Stremet Oy, Helkone Oy, DeskArtes Oy, Valtterin Paja Oy, Mekanio Oy.

Your tasks will include:

• Completing a master’s thesis conducted in close collaboration with Salon Metalelektro Oy
• Conducting a systematic literature review
• Preparing and conducting company-specific interviews in Finnish and English
• Analysing the interviews and triangulating them with the systematic literature review
• Building concepts for artificial intelligence-compatible data management
• Benchmarking and comparing technologies

We expect from you / success in the position requires:

• An active approach, motivation, and self-direction
• Knowledge of product development / production engineering / industrial engineering and management and artificial intelligence
• Fluent command of the Finnish and English languages
• Studies that are close to completion

What we offer:

• The opportunity to work in a dynamic, world-class community of researchers and professionals, where students are carefully selected and highly motivated. This results in an exceptionally interactive and intellectually challenging atmosphere at Aalto.
• Excellent multidisciplinary collaboration opportunities within the university.
• We offer the applicant the opportunity to conduct research in a vibrant and active international community. Aalto University also offers abundant opportunities for multidisciplinary research and teaching collaboration. The duties must be performed in Finland.
• A meaningful and inspiring environment. We are proud of our purpose: shaping a sustainable future. We renew society through research-based knowledge, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit.
• A culture where everyone is valued. All our work is guided by the university’s values: responsibility, courage, and collaboration. We are an open community where equality and inclusiveness enable curiosity, innovation, collaboration, and wellbeing.
• Support, guidance, and sparring whenever you feel you need it.
• Great opportunities for competence development and learning. We aim to make the best possible use of the strengths and passions of every member of the Aalto community. We help each other succeed, focusing on the community and people, and learning from one another. Together, we can make an impact.
• You will work in a community of students, researchers, and other professionals where we advance socially significant goals in science and education. We will introduce you to your duties, and you will become part of a pleasant and competent team that will continue to support you in your work. We encourage and provide opportunities for the continuous development of your expertise.
• We aim to combine the best aspects of remote and on-site work, and we have flexible working hours. Your on-site workplace will be located on the renewed and lively Otaniemi campus, which offers diverse services and good transport connections. The salary for the position is determined according to the salary system used by Finnish universities at Aalto University. The monthly full time salary is €2,622 (max 6 months).

Interested?

If you are excited about the position and would like to join us, please submit your CV, transcript of records, and motivation letter through our recruitment system by 15 September 2026 at 23:59 (Finnish time, UTC+3). All materials should be submitted in English in a single pdf-file (compiled in the order specified above).

The position is open primarily for students from Aalto University. The position will be filled once a suitable candidate has been found.

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