We are CARIAD, the automotive software company of the Volkswagen Group. Our teams build automotive software platforms and digital customer functions for iconic brands like Audi, Volkswagen, and Porsche – supporting the Volkswagen Group in becoming the leading automotive technology company. With CARIDIANS in Germany, the USA, China, Estonia, and India, we are transforming automotive mobility for everyone.
Join us and be part of this exciting journey!
To support our Vehicle Energy Motion & Body department, we are currently looking for a master’s student. In your role you get first-hand experience in the concept development of modern automotive software functions. You will be embedded in a young and dynamic team of function developers, software engineers, calibration engineers, and test experts, working in close cooperation with our partner brands.
We offer you an exciting opportunity for your master’s thesis within our Longitudinal Dynamics Management team in the field of the model based development of software functions for mechatronic automotive systems. For the following topic you get the responsibility: “Development of an Innovative Component Protection Function.” The aim of this this master’s thesis is to design, implement, and evaluate a concrete and forward‑looking function concept that enhances the protection of mechatronic components under demanding operating conditions. Your work will contribute to future premium and sports vehicles of our customer brands, ensuring high performance while safeguarding key drivetrain components.
Analysis of mechanical and thermal component loads
Derivation of signal‑ and model‑based indicators for early prediction of critical load conditions while maximizing drivetrain performance availability
Derivation and prototypical implementation of function concepts
Evaluation of function concepts using simulation and vehicle test data; iterative refinement of concepts based on results
Enrolled student in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, or a comparable field
Experience in mechanical and thermal modeling of physical systems, e.g., from courses such as Thermodynamics or Engineering Mechanics
Experience with MATLAB/Simulink
Advantageous: Programming experience in Python, C, and/or MATLAB
Due to the necessary collaboration with our internal colleagues and brand partners work on this thesis will primarily take place at our CARIAD site in Mönsheim (near Stuttgart); partial remote work is possible
Duration: 6 months
35 hours/week
Salary: 13,90 €/hour
At CARIAD, we embrace individuality and diversity because we believe our differences make us stronger. We actively seek to build teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. If you need assistance with your application due to a disability, please reach out to us at careers@cariad.technology - we are happy to support you.
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Our group sells vehicles in 153 countries and operates 114 production plants worldwide. Each working day, around 675,000 employees worldwide produce cars, are involved in vehicle-related services or work in the other fields of business.
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