Internship Manufacturing Process Development (f/m/d)

Internship Manufacturing Process Development (f/m/d)

Job ID:  22447
Company:  Volkswagen AG
Location: 

Kassel, DE, 34219

Department:  Research and Development
Career Level:  Interns
Working Model:  Full-time
Contract Type:  Fixed-term
Remote Working:  Mobile Work not possible
Posting Date:  Feb 27, 2026

Internship Manufacturing Process Development (f/m/d)

 

 

Work environment

You are currently studying and looking for hands‑on practical experience? We design processes for the production of electric drive systems and power electronics — particularly modern power semiconductor modules with a focus on materials and polymer technology. Our department “E‑Drive, Power Electronics and Transmission Development” at the Kassel site transforms innovations into economically viable products and continuously advances existing solutions. We are pleased to offer you the opportunity to complete an internship with us. We look forward to receiving your application!

Possible tasks within this role

  • Conducting research for preliminary experiments and material analyses within manufacturing process development for electric drive systems and power electronics
  • Pre‑treating complex surfaces for polymer‑related processes in the environment of modern, high‑efficiency inverter systems for electric drives
  • Screening technologies related to polymer/materials engineering
  • Performing manufacturing trials (internal or external) and evaluating the results
  • Analyzing materials in the laboratory, documenting findings, and presenting as well as discussing them within the team

Qualification requirements

  • Enrolled students in mechanical engineering, materials science, polymer engineering, chemistry, or comparable study programs from the 5th bachelor semester onward (master’s studies preferred)
  • Good to very good academic performance and strong interest in applied research and practical testing
  • Strong analytical skills for evaluating laboratory results (preferred)
  • German language level C1; English language level B2

The following documents must be submitted with your application

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Current certificate of enrolment
  • Current transcript of records
  • Work permit for non-EU citizens
  • In case of a compulsory internship, a certificate from the university

Keywords

Production engineering, manufacturing methods, materials testing, laboratory work, technical analysis, manufacturing processes, quality assurance, production support

 


Contact person for this posting: Maximilian Kaeding

 

 

Work environment

You are currently studying and looking for hands‑on practical experience? We design processes for the production of electric drive systems and power electronics — particularly modern power semiconductor modules with a focus on materials and polymer technology. Our department “E‑Drive, Power Electronics and Transmission Development” at the Kassel site transforms innovations into economically viable products and continuously advances existing solutions. We are pleased to offer you the opportunity to complete an internship with us. We look forward to receiving your application!

Possible tasks within this role

  • Conducting research for preliminary experiments and material analyses within manufacturing process development for electric drive systems and power electronics
  • Pre‑treating complex surfaces for polymer‑related processes in the environment of modern, high‑efficiency inverter systems for electric drives
  • Screening technologies related to polymer/materials engineering
  • Performing manufacturing trials (internal or external) and evaluating the results
  • Analyzing materials in the laboratory, documenting findings, and presenting as well as discussing them within the team

Qualification requirements

  • Enrolled students in mechanical engineering, materials science, polymer engineering, chemistry, or comparable study programs from the 5th bachelor semester onward (master’s studies preferred)
  • Good to very good academic performance and strong interest in applied research and practical testing
  • Strong analytical skills for evaluating laboratory results (preferred)
  • German language level C1; English language level B2

The following documents must be submitted with your application

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Current certificate of enrolment
  • Current transcript of records
  • Work permit for non-EU citizens
  • In case of a compulsory internship, a certificate from the university

Keywords

Production engineering, manufacturing methods, materials testing, laboratory work, technical analysis, manufacturing processes, quality assurance, production support

 


Contact person for this posting: Maximilian Kaeding

Job ID:  22447
Company:  Volkswagen AG
Location: 

Kassel, DE, 34219

Department:  Research and Development
Career Level:  Interns
Working Model:  Full-time
Contract Type:  Fixed-term
Remote Working:  Mobile Work not possible
Posting Date:  Feb 27, 2026

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