Internship Product Management E-Drive Thermal Management (f/m/d)
Internship Product Management E-Drive Thermal Management (f/m/d)
Job ID:
20583
Company:
Volkswagen AG
Location:
Wolfsburg, DE, 38436
Department:
Sustainability and Environment
Career Level:
Interns
Working Model:
Full-time
Contract Type:
Fixed-term
Remote Working:
Up to 40%
Posting Date:
Jan 14, 2026
Internship Product Management E-Drive Thermal Management (f/m/d)
Work environment
Our Powertrain and Platform division is responsible for the development and product management of innovative products, as well as the sustainable implementation of global product cost optimization. The focus lies in ensuring comprehensive product responsibility—from concept development to series development, through to series support and ongoing optimization—enabled by cross‑brand and cross‑departmental collaboration. We are a dynamic team working in the exciting product environment of battery‑electric drives. You can expect flat hierarchies, plenty of room for your own ideas, and a modern workplace in the heart of Wolfsburg. We are pleased to offer you a 6‑month internship with the option to write your thesis afterward. We are already looking forward to receiving your application!
Possible tasks within this role
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Contributing to product cost optimization initiatives and independently carrying out digitalization measures
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Developing concepts for innovations in the product portfolio of electric drives and thermal management components
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Supporting project managers, e.g., planning, preparing, and conducting milestone reviews
-
Independently executing smaller projects and working with internal VW programs such as AVON or PKOnline
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Supporting competitive analyses and benchmarking activities
Qualification requirements
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Enrolled in a master’s program or bachelor’s program (at least 89 credit points) in STEM fields, electrical engineering, automotive engineering, or a related discipline
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Good to very good academic performance
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Prior knowledge of thermal management and electric drive systems
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Interest in or previous experience with methods and tools of Value Engineering
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Experience with business intelligence tools is an advantage
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Initiative, teamwork skills, and an independent work style
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German language level C1 and 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
E-Mobility, Materials Science, Resource Efficiency, Vehicle Development, Design for Recycling, Life Cycle Assessment
Contact person for this posting: Maximilian Kaeding
Work environment
Our Powertrain and Platform division is responsible for the development and product management of innovative products, as well as the sustainable implementation of global product cost optimization. The focus lies in ensuring comprehensive product responsibility—from concept development to series development, through to series support and ongoing optimization—enabled by cross‑brand and cross‑departmental collaboration. We are a dynamic team working in the exciting product environment of battery‑electric drives. You can expect flat hierarchies, plenty of room for your own ideas, and a modern workplace in the heart of Wolfsburg. We are pleased to offer you a 6‑month internship with the option to write your thesis afterward. We are already looking forward to receiving your application!
Possible tasks within this role
-
Contributing to product cost optimization initiatives and independently carrying out digitalization measures
-
Developing concepts for innovations in the product portfolio of electric drives and thermal management components
-
Supporting project managers, e.g., planning, preparing, and conducting milestone reviews
-
Independently executing smaller projects and working with internal VW programs such as AVON or PKOnline
-
Supporting competitive analyses and benchmarking activities
Qualification requirements
-
Enrolled in a master’s program or bachelor’s program (at least 89 credit points) in STEM fields, electrical engineering, automotive engineering, or a related discipline
-
Good to very good academic performance
-
Prior knowledge of thermal management and electric drive systems
-
Interest in or previous experience with methods and tools of Value Engineering
-
Experience with business intelligence tools is an advantage
-
Initiative, teamwork skills, and an independent work style
-
German language level C1 and 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
E-Mobility, Materials Science, Resource Efficiency, Vehicle Development, Design for Recycling, Life Cycle Assessment
Contact person for this posting: Maximilian Kaeding
Job ID:
20583
Company:
Volkswagen AG
Location:
Wolfsburg, DE, 38436
Department:
Sustainability and Environment
Career Level:
Interns
Working Model:
Full-time
Contract Type:
Fixed-term
Remote Working:
Up to 40%
Posting Date:
Jan 14, 2026