PhD: Digital Twin based verification and optimization of large 2-stroke ship engine parameter sets and live data

Are you passionate about cutting-edge technologies and their application in the green transition of maritime transport? Do you want to contribute to the development of innovative engine solutions that are pivotal in decarbonizing the industry? If so, we invite you to join MAN Energy Solutions as a 3-year Industrial PhD candidate.

The PhD Project This PhD position offers you the opportunity to work on an exciting project that integrates advanced simulation tools with digital twin (DT) technology to optimize and verify large 2-stroke engine parameter sets and push the boundaries of digital twin technology for maritime engines.

The aim of this PhD project is to develop and optimize a digital twin to enhance the performance of both the engines in production and operation.

• Stage 1 – Engine Digital Twin for Production Quality: Enable the current engine simulation platform to develop a digital twin capable of testing parameter consistency in engine production. The outcome is a tool that validates the performance of generated engine parameter sets using our own-developed simulation platform MultiSim.
• Stage 2 – Engine Digital Twin for Operational Support: Further development to simulate real-world operational conditions of operational engines and develop methods to troubleshoot and refine engine parameters remotely

You will play an important role in:

• Develop Digital Twin Solutions: You will develop and optimize a DT-based verification tool for 2-stroke dual-fuel engines, ensuring consistency and quality in production and performance during real-world operations.
• Collaborate with Experts: Work closely with highly skilled engineers in and academic experts in digital twin technology and simulation from SDU.
• Technical Implementation: Use Python and C/C++ to implement simulation frameworks and tools that allow parameter scaling and scenario descriptions.
• Dissemination of Results: Present your research at international conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals. You will also complete and defend a PhD thesis.

We imagine that you:

• Hold a Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with strong academic credentials.
• Have experience with simulation tools.
• Have experience with control systems, including theoretical background knowledge.
• Are proficient in Python and C/C++ programming.
• Are highly motivated, self-driven, and enjoys working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Have excellent communication skills in English.
• It is an advantage if you have experience with:
  • Data analysis and visualization tools.
  • Working with agile development frameworks (SCRUM, Kanban).

Welcome to the Tools & HILS department We are a team with good unity, where the daily life is characterized by an informal atmosphere and a pleasant social work environment. We arrange several social activities, such as Tour-de-chambre, Teambuilding, DHL-run and ski trip (self-paid), which we hope you are excited to be part of. You will work in close cooperation with skilled and motivated colleagues who are passionate about their job and are looking forward to learn from you – and of course also share their knowledge. One of the main pillars of the work methods of the team is transparency and that multiple heads think better than one. This is expressed by an ever-present openness regarding which assignments are on-going and which steps are planned for the assignment. It is also important that the team members are able to present the assignment in an easy understandable manner and that they are open for inputs from the other team members. Another main pillar is the importance of being informal and being modest. We try to spice up the daily work with fun and creative initiatives, which can include games, songs, confetti and costumes.

Unleash your potential: Join us towards a carbon-neutral future At MAN Energy Solutions, we offer you an opportunity shape the future while achieving your career goals.

We understand that balancing work life and personal life can be a challenge. This is why we prioritize providing our employees with the best opportunities to achieve this balance. In addition to flexible working hours, the option to work from home, and a focus on brain breaks during the day, we also offer over 7 weeks of paid time off distributed across vacation days, extra days off, and flex days.

We focus on diversity and equality to create a creative and inclusive culture and believe that a mix of gender, nationalities, and different perspectives, drives innovation, creativity, and productivity in our organization. We are committed to our employees’ well-being, and you will get the opportunity to join different social activities clubs from yoga and fishing clubs to creative clubs.

At MAN Energy Solutions you can create, drive, build, and be a part of improving innovative energy solutions while achieving your personal career goals. Here you have opportunities for growth, development, and mentorship.

In 2027, MAN Energy Solutions will move to Trekroner in Roskilde. Here we will consolidate all our current locations on Zealand into one large site.

About MAN Energy Solutions

• 250 years of experience in advanced engineering
• We deliver a unique portfolio of technologies and opportunities in the development of engines for use on ships and in power plants across the globe
• We operate under the motto "Future in The Making" as it reflects our dedication to developing sustainable solutions and actively contributing to a carbon-neutral economy
• We have over 15,000 employees worldwide. In Denmark, we are 2,200 passionate employees with more than 40 nationalities

Build your own future: Please submit your application to us no later than the 31st of October, 2024. We would like you to include overviews of grades and courses for completed or ongoing education. We will conduct interviews during the application period. If you have any questions, you are very welcome to contact Department Manager Bjørn Eskildsen, Head of Tools and HILS, by mail [email protected]. More information about the company can be found at www.man-es.com

In MAN Energy Solutions, we strive for an inclusive and fair recruitment process for our job applicants based on equity. We encourage all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, religion, disability and ethnic background to apply for this position. Therefore, please refrain from attaching a photo to your CV or cover letter. Furthermore, assistive tools will be available when needed, for example for dyslexia.

Lokation: Teglholmsgade 41, 2450 København SV