Master’s Thesis: Upgrading an X-ray Laminography Setup
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 26, 2026.
How precisely can you move a sample, and what difference does a new detector make to the image? If you enjoy combining mechanics, electronics and software, join us and help take FullMAP, our X-ray laminography setup, to the next level.
About Excillum
At Excillum, we push the boundaries of X-ray technology to enable breakthroughs in manufacturing, medicine and science. Our advanced X-ray sources enhance the manufacturing of semiconductors, batteries, electronics and aerospace components, as well as enable new biomedical and material sciences. They make our customers’ X-ray systems faster and better with lower cost of operation.
Founded in 2007 by researchers from KTH, Excillum has grown into a global leader in advanced microfocus and nanofocus X-ray sources. Today, our products are used by leading industrial companies, instrument manufacturers and research institutions around the world.
About the project
This is a hands-on thesis where you take ownership of a real upgrade from first design choices to installation and experimental evaluation. You will equip FullMAP with new sample positioning stages and a new flat-panel detector, then put both to the test. Along the way, you will build a solid understanding of X-ray imaging and laminography, learn what really determines image quality, and gain practical experience with advanced laboratory instruments, from motion control to X-ray detectors.
What you will do
Develop a mounting design for the sample stages and install them, including hardware and control software
Install the new flat-panel detector, hardware and software, and compare its image quality with the current detector
Measure the accuracy and repeatability of the sample stages
If time permits, install an electrical slip ring connection through the existing rotation stage
What you will learn
X-ray imaging and laminography
Image quality evaluation and detector comparison
How to integrate motion stages and detectors in both hardware and software
Methods for measuring stage accuracy and repeatability
Practical work with advanced laboratory instruments
Who you are
You are a master’s student in electrical engineering, engineering physics or a similar field, and you enjoy practical problem solving across disciplines. You like to understand how the parts of a system fit together, and you are just as comfortable with a screwdriver as with a Python script.
To succeed in this project, you have:
Programming skills in Python and experience with AI-assisted software development
Basic electrical skills
Basic mechanical skills
Good communication skills in English
It is a strong merit if you have experience designing and building advanced laboratory measurement setups.
Practical information
Level: Master’s thesis, 30 credits
Start: January 2027
Location: Excillum, Jan Stenbecks torg 17, Kista - at least 50% on-site
Working language: English
Supervisor and project owner: William Twengström, Strategic Technology Manager
Compensation: SEK 15,000 halfway through the project and an additional SEK 15,000 upon successful completion. Excillum also covers project-related expenses such as travel and materials.
Apply
To apply, please submit your CV, a cover letter and a copy of your academic transcripts.
We look forward to your application! If you have any questions regarding the thesis, do not hesitate to contact Hugo Högberg West at [email protected].