Master Thesis: A cross-industry framework for standardizing additive manufacturing

Join our Team About this opportunity: Are you ready to help turn additive manufacturing from a prototyping tool into a trusted, repeatable industrial capability? This master's thesis is part of a collaboration between Nordic companies. It explores how companies in different industries can agree on common ground in AM without forcing every internal method to be identical. The thesis builds on international standards (e.g. ISO/ASTM 52900, 52901, 52910 and 52920) and combines them with interviews, process mapping and workshops with AM users, designers, quality experts and suppliers. The aim is a practical, modular framework that makes AM easier to adopt, qualify, trace and reuse. It should reduce lead times, variation and rework while improving design-for-AM, qualification and production readiness. The framework is then tested in one metal and one polymer pilot case. What you will do:

• Map relevant AM standards and guidelines (ISO/ASTM, industry and supplier specifications) across metal AM processes
• Analyze current AM ways of working at the participating companies and identify gaps through interviews and process-mapping workshops with designers, engineers, quality experts and suppliers
• Separate what can be harmonized from what must stay company- or sector-specific, using a common core with sector overlays
• Define a framework covering a shared vocabulary, process reference model, qualification classes, a minimum AM data package, traceability and change control, and governance
• Validate the framework in a metal and a polymer pilot, and measure effects such as qualification lead time, documentation completeness and stakeholder usability
• Present recommendations and a roadmap for implementing and maintaining common AM standards

The skills you bring:

• Studying mechanical engineering, materials science, industrial engineering or a related field
• Knowledge of additive manufacturing technologies and design for additive manufacturing (DfAM)
• Understanding of quality management, standards work or technical specifications
• Ability to structure and analyze qualitative and quantitative information, for example interview data, process maps and KPIs
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, and comfort collaborating across functions, companies and external partners
• Curiosity, a structured approach and a problem-solving mindset
• Experience with CAD tools (e.g. Creo) and AM build preparation software is an advantage
• Fluency in English; Swedish is an advantage

Why join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next. What happens once you apply?Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more. Primary country and city: Sweden (SE) || Stockholm Req ID: 790789