Master Thesis - Life cycle assessment (LCA)

Magna Electronics develops cutting-edge technology for the Future Car. Our international, agile and highly collaborative teams aim be the leader in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and to accelerate the growth in Autonomous Driving.

With 7,500 employees in 13 countries, our growing team has the goal to lead the revolution underway in the automotive industry.

Magna Electronics Sweden is located in 4 different cities throughout the country: Vårgårda, Linköping, Stockholm and Skellefteå.

Do you want to be involved in the development of high-tech products that save lives? We offer you good career opportunities in a high-tech company with strong company values, transparency and personal development.

Background:

At Magna, we care about our customers and end-users, the environment, our employees and the community. Caring for these stakeholder groups is core when we conduct our business.

We are looking for 1-2 students, to perform a life cycle assessment (LCA) based on the Camera platform, focused on environmental impacts. The assessment will be performed according to ISO LCA standards with the goal to present a Carbon Footprint for each of the ingoing parts of the platform. The study will aim to process the full life cycle "Cradle-to-Grave" within the system boundaries of the study.

We are ready to take the next step regarding the environmental impact of our products.

Purpose: Perform a Life cycle assessment for Magna SVS350 Camera System.

Field: Environmental

Learning objectives:

• Life cycle assessment awareness and application knowledge in the automotive industry.
• Access and get trained on the latest LCA software and methodologies, under the guidance of industry experts.

Number of student(s): 1-2

Student background: CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility), Industrial engineering, Environmental engineering, Electrical engineering, Industrial engineering or similar

Extent: 30 credits (Master)

Start: Spring 2024

Location: Vårgårda

Contact information: For more information about the thesis, please contact Recruiting Supervisor, Madalina Popescu, madalina.popescu@magna.com

Last application date: 2023-10-31, applications will be evaluated continuously.

At Magna, our groups work together to deliver advancements in mobility to build a better world for everyone and everything. Magna’s ADAS technologies are shaping an autonomous future and improving lives.

Full autonomy is coming. But to create the technology which will bring it into view, you need the desire and ability to adapt complete ADAS systems or modular solutions to any vehicle, for any mobility need.

Magna’s electronics solutions connect OEMs to their customers with features that improve their lives. It’s our expertise across the entire vehicle, key strategic partnerships and culture of innovation that allow us to make our industry-leading technologies road-ready. And it is how we’ll continue to build a safer, smarter and more connected mobility experience for all people.

Magna Electronics Sweden is located in 4 different cities throughout the country: Vårgårda, Linköping, Stockholm and Skellefteå.