Referenznummer: CON-GER-STU-MA
Master Thesis: The strategic role of edge computing in Automotive for future vehicle architectures
Location:
Aachen, Cologne, Munich
Full-time
Students
Consulting
9/6/2023 -
FEV Consulting GmbH
WHAT WE DO - AND WHY
FEV Consulting is the FEV Group's technology-driven top management consultancy. We act as a guide between strategy development and product realization in today's global environment. We do not simply work for companies, but for our customers - people who want to move society forward. That's why we develop and optimize technical product concepts with our focus on customer benefit, feasibility, sustainability and profitability.
Work together with us on challenging projects from different areas of the mobility, transportation and energy sectors.
Sample topics include: sustainable vehicle and mobility concepts, business transformations to maintain future viability, coupling the energy and transportation sectors, digital services, and business development for innovation.
YOUR ROLE
The automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation, inceasing the importance of computing power to enable advanced vehicle functions such as advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), infotainment and vehicle connectivity. This master's thesis focuses on a potentially pivotal aspect of this evolution: Edge computing. Edge computing refers to processing data closer to its source, often within vehicles, which offers the potential for real-time decision-making and reduced latency. This topic is of importance as it holds the key to unlocking the full capabilities of future vehicles and their infrastructures, as an addition to in-vehicle and cloud computing.
This research aims to investigate the diverse forms of edge computing in the automotive domain and assess their strategic roles. From edge-based ADAS to in-vehicle edge servers and collaborative vehicle-to-everything (V2X) networks, this thesis will delve into their potential to enhance safety, efficiency, and user experience while addressing the challenges of data security and computational resource constraints.
Potential research question: "How can various forms of edge computing be strategically integrated into automotive infrastructures to optimize vehicle performance, safety, and user experience, and what are the implications for the future of the automotive industry?
YOUR PROFILE
- You are completing your master's degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, business administration, economics or a comparable course of study at a leading university
- You have exceptional academic performance and impress us with your personal profile
- You ideally gained inital practical experience in consulting or a technical industry
- You have very good analytical skills
- You are a motivated and committed team player
- You have very good knowledge of MS Office applications
- You communicate very well in English, and you are ideally fluent in the local office language - both verbally and in writing
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US
Be part of a great team
We owe our success to our international and diverse team. Become a valuable member and foster strong cohesion!
Expand your network
Join our Stammtisch company dinners - even as an alumnus or alumna! In addition, we inform our students about current customer projects and other internal company activities at our regular "Student Call".
Get the best out of yourself
Feedback is a reality at our company. Your personal mentor is at your side to promote your strengths! Continuously expand your horizons with our internal training opportunities. Our team of consultants will be happy to share their expertise and experience with you.
Diverse career prospects
With us, anything is possible: gain practical experience in consulting alongside the theory in your studies. Do your internship with us. Write your thesis on an exciting project. Or go abroad with us! Plan your start at FEV Consulting, like many talented people before you.
