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Master Thesis - Development of an Innovative Component Protection Function (f/m/d) Master Thesis - Development of an Innovative Component Protection Function (f/m/d) Master Thesis - Development of an Innovative Component Protection Function (f/m/d)

CompanyVolkswagen AG
LocationMönsheim
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 17, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The role involves analyzing mechanical and thermal component loads, deriving signal- and model-based indicators for early prediction of critical load conditions, and prototyping function concepts for component protection.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
106947
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
35 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
About the Role

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!

YOUR TEAM

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. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • 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 

WHO YOU ARE

  • 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 

NICE TO KNOW

  • 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.

Key Skills
Mechanical ModelingThermal ModelingMATLAB/SimulinkPythonCModel Based DevelopmentFunction ImplementationSimulation Evaluation
Categories
EngineeringScience & ResearchSoftwareTransportation