[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All ABB jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abb/) · [Search jobs](/search/) ABB # Master´s thesis – Data Visualization for Continuous Route Planning and Voyage Optimization in Shipping Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden Data & Analytics Listed on ABB’s official careers site. Posted October 7, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on ABB’s careers site →](https://careers.abb/global/en/job/ABB1GLOBALJR00049704EXTERNALENGLOBAL/Master-s-thesis-Data-Visualization-for-Continuous-Route-Planning-and-Voyage-Optimization-in-Shipping) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [ABB](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abb/) / Master´s thesis – Data Visualization for Continuous Route Planning and Voyage Optimization in Shipping ## Job description At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world. This Position reports to: R&D Team Lead Your role and responsibilities Current research and industrial solutions in maritime route planning, optimization, and visual analytics reflect a clear transition from static pathfinding heuristics to dynamic, human-centered decision support platforms. Modern ship navigation interfaces bring together real-time AI weather forecasts, trade-off optimization algorithms, and detailed engine-tracking data into a single interactive dashboard. A central challenge is how complex information can be visualized so that ship personnel can understand route alternatives and make safe, efficient decisions. Visual analytics plays a pivotal role in this ecosystem, transforming these complex back-end computations and multi-dimensional sensor feeds into clear visual analytics so ship personnel can easily explore alternatives and make safe, efficient decisions. The thesis will investigate how ship personnel, such as captains and navigation officers, can better understand and evaluate route recommendations that combine weather, safety constraints, voyage time, cargo and fuel/energy efficiency etc.. It will focus on how route alternatives, trade-offs, uncertainty, and optimization rationale should be visualized to support confident onboard decision-making, followed by concept development, prototyping, and initial user evaluation. Recommended research questions are (can be some of the following) How can route planning, weather forecasting, route adaptation, vessel performance and actual ship motion be visualized as a continuous decision-support workflow? Would Gen AI be an appropriate tool to facilitate those tasks? How should route visualizations evolve when forecasts change during voyage execution? How should future uncertainty be communicated to support users’ understanding and decision-making without creating unnecessary complexity? How can visual analytics help crews assess when changing conditions warrant adaptation of the current route plan? ### Details Spring 2027, commonly between Jan-July 30 ECTS/högskolepoäng (hp) 1 - 2 students In Västerås, possibility for hybrid workplace Your responsibilities Literature review on user needs for route planning and optimization at sea (particularly on managing changes and dynamic situations), multi-objective voyage optimization, AI-assisted solutions and UI design. Potentially conduct expert or user interviews (ABB internal experts) - Create concepts based on learning and existing materials within ABB Implement prototypes (fidelity can be flexible) - Conduct user evaluation (optional) - Summarize results and identify design implications on data visualization for continuous route planning, updating and optimization. Your background We are looking for motivated master's students with a strong interest in human-centered design and automation. Candidates could have: Academic Background in one or more of the following fields: Interaction Design Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Data Visualization and Engineering Human Factors Engineering Media Technology Ability to conduct contextual research and translate insights into concrete requirements and create concepts. Ability to make quick prototype (ideally have skills to create mid-high fidelity prototypes), using Figma or other tools to create interactive prototype. Able to approach challenges proactively and creatively, integrating user-centered approaches with technological advancements. Big plus if you are familiar with or interested in shipping and maritime solutions. More about us Recruiting Manager Dawid Ziobro, dawid.ziobro@se.abb.com, will answer your questions. Apply with your CV, academic transcripts and a cover letter in English. We look forward to receiving your application! A future opportunity This role is part of our talent pipeline, which means it’s not currently open, but we’re always looking for curious minds, bold thinkers, and people who want to make an impact. Click Apply to express your interest and be considered for future opportunities that match your experience and aspirations. At ABB, we welcome people from all backgrounds and believe that diverse perspectives help us build a cleaner, smarter future. Apply today or visit [https://www.abb.com](https://www.abb.com) to learn more about how we help run what runs the world. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 7, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 13, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 13 days - Location: Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden[Apply on ABB’s careers site →](https://careers.abb/global/en/job/ABB1GLOBALJR00049704EXTERNALENGLOBAL/Master-s-thesis-Data-Visualization-for-Continuous-Route-Planning-and-Voyage-Optimization-in-Shipping) ## More jobs at ABB ### [Thesis Work on Post-Fault Recovery Stability of AI Data Center in Weak Grids](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abb/jobs/197a8be95f397fb3dc8b/) Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden ### [ABB Discovery Graduate Program](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abb/jobs/d705039759c0108c28f6/) Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden ### [Area sales manager to ABB Motion](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abb/jobs/38988827d0dcf0871f3e/) Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden ### [Engineer Network & Cyber Security at ABB Marine & Ports](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abb/jobs/6e24067c684a10cbb457/) Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden ### [Field Service Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abb/jobs/0379537ac3bf72d13b03/) Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Master Thesis, 30 HP: Visualization of big data from ML-based anomaly detection in simulators](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/saab-group/jobs/ed96609c65dce179e374/) Saab Group · Linköping - Bröderna Ugglas Gata ### [Master Thesis - Ion Trapping Lab](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/infineon-technologies/jobs/27597b9487a3b4da5aec/) Infineon Technologies · Villach ### [Master Thesis: Data-Driven Discovery of Fault Precursors in Gas Turbines](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens-energy/jobs/655e2f66ae9177410e67/) Siemens Energy ### [Master Thesis-Gas Turbine Compressor Research](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens-energy/jobs/872cee78b6d3bb338119/) Siemens Energy ### [Master Thesis, 30 HP: Visualization of simulation for an ML-based autonomous aircraft](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/saab-group/jobs/bac72588c9aaf230af4d/) Saab Group · Linköping - Bröderna Ugglas Gata [Data & Analytics jobs](/functions/data-analytics/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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