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Örebro University and the School of Science and Technology are looking for a doctoral student for the doctoral programme in Mechanical Engineering, concluding with a doctoral degree.Start date: January – March 2027.Project descriptionSteel wire is an essential component of countless products and applications, from everyday items such as ballpoint pens and car tyres to critical infrastructure such as buildings and bridges. As industry advances towards more sustainable manufacturing, there is an increasing need to produce steel wire products with greater resource efficiency, improved material performance, and reduced environmental impact.This doctoral project aims to advance the knowledge and technologies needed to make wire drawing processes more efficient, robust, and sustainable. The research is carried out in close collaboration with the wire drawing industry, ensuring that scientific developments address real industrial challenges and contribute to more sustainable production of steel wire products. Particular emphasis will be placed on improving process understanding and developing and evaluating innovative drawing tools.The research will combine experimental investigations of wire drawing processes, tool behaviour, and resulting wire properties with sensor-based measurements, data analysis, and modelling. A central objective is to understand how material properties, process conditions, lubrication, and tooling interact and influence process performance, tool wear, and wire quality. This knowledge will support the development of practical solutions that improve resource utilisation, extend tool life, and enhance the efficiency and sustainability of industrial wire drawing.As a doctoral student, you will plan and conduct experiments, analyse data, develop models, and communicate your findings through scientific publications and presentations. You will work closely with academic researchers and industrial partners, contributing to research that bridges fundamental