Thesis Work: OPC UA FX as Automation Pattern Benchmark
4 days ago
At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.
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Service Manager
This thesis work aims to investigate and demonstrate how OPC UA FX can be used as an automation pattern to achieve interoperability and standardization in industrial automation.
The project involves developing a prototype consisting of two OPC UA FX servers with mutual interoperability, where one server is designed to be compatible with the MinLib automation concept (including PCC and GCC).
Implementation will be done using Python or a similar technology stack.
Details:
- Period: Q1 – Q2 2026
- Credits: 30 ECTS (Master's thesis)
- Number of students: One
- Location: on-site at ABB in Luleå / Gällivare
The project is not a technology evaluation, but uses OPC UA FX as a benchmark to assess its potential to fulfill strategic objectives within the Automation Vision initiative.
Your background
- Master's degree or equivalent in automation, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related field
- Experience in programming, preferably Python or similar languages
- Interest in industrial automation and digitalization
- Understanding of OPC UA and industrial communication protocols is a merit
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Good collaboration and communication skills
- Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
More About Us
Recruiting Manager Terése Edholm, will answer your questions.
Positions are filled continuously. Please apply with your CV, academic transcripts, and a cover letter in English.
We look forward to receiving your application
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