Apollo Tyres Ltd is an international tyre
manufacturer and the leading tyre brand in India. The company has multiple
manufacturing units in India and a unit each in The Netherlands and Hungary.
The company markets its products under its two global brands – Apollo and Vredestein,
and its products are available in over 100 countries through a vast network of
branded, exclusive and multi-product outlets.
Job Title Internship: Wet Grip Factors: Asphalt Properties and Laser Scan Reliability & Repeatability Who we are Apollo Tyres is a tire manufacturer of Indian origin. Apollo is an ambitious and growing company with factories in India and Europe, as well as sales offices around the world. About 160 employees work at Global R&D in Enschede to develop new (car) tires for Apollo and Vredestein. The Testing department is responsible for the testing of prototype tyres. This is done both indoor on test machines and outdoor on test tracks. The testing department operates internationally with activities throughout and outside Europe and has its base in the European R&D Centre in Enschede. Objective or the assignment Wet grip is a critical performance parameter for vehicle safety, directly influencing braking distance, cornering stability, and overall tyre-road interaction under wet conditions. Wet grip performance depends on a complex interaction between tyre properties, road surface characteristics, water film dynamics, and environmental conditions. Your tasks Your profile What do we offer
Location Enschede
Reports to (Position) FLM
Department/Function PV Testing & TMD
This internship project focuses on:
Identifying key influence factors for wet grip
Analyzing the role of asphalt surface properties
Evaluating the reliability and repeatability of laser scanning measurements used to characterize road texture
Enrolled Bachelor or Master
Preference for Automotive/Business Administration
Strong communication skills in English, any other language is a plus
Hands-on mentality
A dynamic and innovative internship/graduation environment
Colleagues from all over the world
Own working space within the office building
Possibilities to visit different test tracks
Internship allowance ranging from EUR 600 to 850 per month, based on a full-time position.
Start date: t.b.d.
Internship nature: Full-time
For further details contact: hr.rd.eu@apollotyres.com
Location: Colosseum 2, 7521 PT Enschede
Apollo Tyres Ltd, with its corporate headquarters in Gurgaon, India, is in the business of manufacture and sale of tyres since its inception in 1972. Over the years, the company has grown manifold, establishing its footprint across the globe.
The company has manufacturing presence in Asia and Europe with 7 modern tyre facilities and exports to over 100 countries. Powered by its key brands — Apollo and Vredestein, the company offers a comprehensive product portfolio spread across passenger car, light truck, truck-bus, off highway and two-wheeler tyres, retreading material and retreaded tyres.
