Brief Role Description

Are you interested in metallic materials science and modern manufacturing technology? Would you like to make your contribution to a resource-saving and ecological mobility of tomorrow? Then our multidisciplinary team at Volkswagen Group Innovation is the right place for you. We conduct research for a sustainable future for all brands in the Volkswagen Group and examine the entire process chain, from material development to recycling. As part of your internship/bachelor thesis/master thesis, you will evaluate new materials for the use in vehicle bodies. You have access to a comprehensive materials laboratory and the opportunity to contribute and deepen your practical skills.

Possible Tasks within this Role

• Characterize the materials using appropriate testing methods like tensile testing, hardness measurement

• Perform FEM simulations for the forming processes

• Evaluate the test results  in collaboration with colleagues from the group

• Estimate the applicability of new steel materials for automotive application

• Prepare the results and presenting them in internal meetings

Qualification requirements

• Students majoring in materials science, surface technology, mechanical engineering or comparable courses

• Knowledge of materials and materials testing, especially in steels as well as sheet metal forming and FEM Simulation of metal forming processes

• Good to very good academic performance

• Quick comprehension/ high commitment /precise and conscientious work and willingness to communicate with colleagues from all disciplines

• German or English language level B2

The following documents must be submitted with the application

• Cover letter and Curriculum vitae

• Current certificate of enrolment

• Current transcript of records In the case of a compulsory internship,

• An additional certificate from the university

• Work permit for non-EU citizens

Keywords

Prozessparameter, Werkstoffcharakterisierung, Blechumformung