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We, the pre-development body system of the Volkswagen brand, work on interdisciplinary pre-development projects and manage strategic innovation topics in body development. Our interdisciplinary team of experts develops the highlights of future vehicle generations in all areas of vehicle construction. We use the latest scientific methods and findings and bring them to series production. We offer you the opportunity to participate in an interdisciplinary team.  In the development of future body concepts, occupant protection and lightweight construction are decisive design criteria. Methods for structural optimisation can play a decisive role here. However, due to the special requirements of crash simulation, conventional methods can only be used to a limited extent, which makes it necessary to develop new approaches. A three-month internship before the start of the thesis is desirable. The thesis can be written either in German or English.  Become part of our team – we look forward to receiving your application!

Possible Tasks within this Role

• Participation in the development of machine learning-based optimisation software for crash structures
• Setup, execution and evaluation of FEM simulations
• Validation of developed methods in software as well as in simulation
• Research and study algorithms for geometry generation
• Working on the topics within the framework of an agile way of working

Qualification requirements

• Students in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, simulation technology, computer science or with comparable

  qualifications

• Very good academic performance and a completed bachelor's degree

• Basic knowledge of finite element analysis (preferably explicit FEA)

• Good knowledge of object-oriented programming (preferably Python)

• German and English Language Level B2

• Analytical skills, initiative, high commitment, teamwork and organizational skills

The following documents must be submitted with the application

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

Keywords

Bionic Structures, Optimization Algorithms, Material Modeling