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Intern Characterization Steels Body Applications (f/m/d) Intern Characterization Steels Body Applications (f/m/d) Intern Characterization Steels Body Applications (f/m/d)

CompanyVolkswagen AG
LocationWolfsburg
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 1, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will conduct reviews of scientific developments, perform material characterizations, analyze test data, assess innovative steel materials, and prepare reports and presentations. This role involves collaboration with experienced team members in a state-of-the-art materials laboratory.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
107125
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group is made up of ten brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen, Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge, ŠKODA, SEAT, CUPRA, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Porsche and Ducati. 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. Our goal is to make mobility sustainable for us and for future generations. Our promise: With electric drive, digital networking and autonomous driving, we make the automobile clean, quiet, intelligent and safe. At the same time, our core product becomes even more emotional and offers a completely new driving experience. It is also becoming part of the solution when it comes to climate and environmental protection. In this way, the car can continue to be a cornerstone of contemporary, individual and affordable mobility in the future. #Shapingmobility Imprint & Legal: http://vw.de/legal-notice DAT: http://vw.de/dat
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Work Environment

Are you creative, innovative, and eager to experiment? Do you have a passion for materials science and cutting-edge manufacturing technologies? Would you like to help shape resource-efficient and sustainable mobility for the future? If so, join our multidisciplinary team at Volkswagen Group Innovation in Wolfsburg! We are driving the transformation toward a sustainable future for all brands within the Volkswagen Group by exploring the entire process chain – from material development and manufacturing to recycling. As part of your internship or thesis project, you will contribute to the evaluation of new materials for body applications. You will have access to a state-of-the-art materials laboratory equipped with advanced testing and analysis tools, enabling you to apply your knowledge, expand your technical expertise, and gain valuable hands-on experience. We look forward to receiving your application.

Possible Tasks within this Role

  • Conduct a thorough review of the latest scientific and technological developments in this field
  • Perform material characterizations using advanced testing methods, such as tensile tests, bending tests, hardness measurements, and microscopy
  • Analyze and interpret test data in close collaboration with experienced team members
  • Assess the potential of innovative steel materials for use in automotive body structures
  • Prepare clear, well-structured reports and deliver presentations in internal meetings

Qualification requirements

  • Students of Materials Science, Surface Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
  • Solid understanding of materials and material testing methods, ideally with a focus on steel
  • Strong academic performance
  • Precise and reliable working style as well as strong communication skills for interdisciplinary collaboration
  • German and English language level B2

The following documents must be submitted with the application

  • Cover letter and CV
  • 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

Structural Materials, Circular Economy, Innovative Materials

 

Contact person for this posting: Hartmut Fromm

Key Skills
Materials ScienceMechanical EngineeringMaterial TestingData AnalysisReport WritingPresentation SkillsInterdisciplinary CollaborationTensile TestsBending TestsHardness MeasurementsMicroscopyInnovative MaterialsSustainable MobilityResource EfficiencyCircular EconomySteel
Categories
EngineeringScience & ResearchEnvironmental & SustainabilityManufacturingTechnology