Thesis projects at Getinge Critical Care, Solna - Study on Pressure Sensors

Study on Pressure Sensors in Ventilators

Background

At Getinge, our passion is to secure that every person and community have access to the best possible care, offering hospitals and life science institutions products and solutions that aim to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. Every day we collaborate to make a true difference for our customers – and to save more lives. All our employees make a real difference every day.
Are you looking for an inspiring environment for your thesis project? You just found it. 
Our Solna site is in an exciting and intensive phase of change, and we are now looking for you who would like to execute your thesis project in our Value Creation Team Sense & Control. The group consist of 12 employees in R&D organization.

Assignments

Part 1

Purpose of the assignment is to study pressure sensors in ventilators wherein gas pressure in different channels need to be measured. The sensitivity, accuracy and stability of pressure sensors are critical to ventilation performance.

 Problems and Tasks

• Understand the principle and construction of pressure sensors.
• Further develop test setups for pressure sensors in application for medical ventilators.
• Analyze pressure sensor characteristics relevant to ventilation performance.

Part 2

Purpose of the assignment is to study gas-flow and control in medical ventilators. As the heart of a ventilator, a gas valve consists of several key components, each of which with certain mechanical and/or electrical properties that altogether contribute to ventilation performance.

Problems and Tasks

• Understand the principle and construction of gas-valves.
• Further develop test setups for studying the gas-valves.
• Analyze the complexity of the valve construction relevant to ventilation performance.

Both parts are closely related encouraging good collaboration and independent initiatives. Both parts require hands-on laboratory, separate documentations in English and presentations both in school and at Getinge.

Number of students: 2
Preferred start date: 2025-01-31 or any date suitable for all. 
Number of credits: 2x30 hp

Your qualifications

• Master’s studies in mechatronics, electronics, medical technology and/or computer science.
• Genuine interest in medical technology and especially sensor applications.
• Social and able to express yourself well in speech and writing in both Swedish and English.

Why should you apply?

Getinge is a leading medtech company on an exciting transformation journey constantly looking for new ways to innovate together with our customers to meet the healthcare challenges of the future. 
This is an exciting opportunity for you who aspire to work in medtech in the future and in an environment that is characterized by dedication for learning and improvement, great care for patients, and passion for life.
Welcome with your application no later than 2025-01-31
For questions, please contact Lars-Erik Hoffsten : +46 (0)70 782 7626, lars-erik.hoffsten@getinge.com.
 

About us 

With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.  

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.