Master Thesis on Contact Conditions for Sealing Performance

About the role

Coloplast’s Master Thesis Program offers final‑year mechanical engineering students the chance to conduct a research project on sealing performance in medical devices. The student will join the Simulation Team in the R&D Center of Excellence, working on virtual prototyping and modelling of contact conditions.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate simulation models to assess seals between hard and soft materials.
• Systematically investigate parameters such as minimum overlap, contact area and sealing pressure to identify critical design criteria.

Required profile

• Current master’s student in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Hands‑on experience with Finite Element Methods (e.g., relevant university courses).
• Knowledge of material strength concepts (e.g., Strength of Materials II).

Required skills

• Finite Element Method proficiency.
• Programming in Matlab, Fortran or Python.

What we offer

• Dedicated Coloplast sponsor and regular feedback sessions.
• Access to business stakeholders, data and relevant systems.
• Office facilities at the Humlebæk headquarters and a laptop for the project duration.
• Networking opportunities with other Master Thesis participants and Coloplast professionals.