Internship or Master/Bachelor-Thesis - Nickel Equivalent Dependency on Stainless Steels

As a leader in sustainable mobility technologies, we aim to have a positive impact on society and the planet. With a presence in over 40 countries and teams comprising people of more than 140 nationalities, FORVIA is a truly international company, with diversity at the very heart of its DNA. Committed to safeguarding the future of our planet and future generations, we conduct all our operations through the lens of sustainable development.

Mission

• Nickel is a relatively expensive alloying element of stainless-steel. An open point is the influence of lowering the Nickel content but keeping the material properties. In this work this influence shall be studied.
• Basic qualification of different stainless steels (hardness, corrosion, mechanical properties, …)
• Planning and execution of different tests as well as data analysis
• Comparison of different materials for future applications
• Presentation of the results in front of an international audience

Profile

• Study of material science or physics
• Background in material testing especially testing of metals
• Practical laboratory experience
• Ability to work independently and high motivation
• Language: English or German