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Thesis- Flow simulation of the oil distribution around rolling contacts at low oil volumes (d/m/w)

CompanySchaeffler
LocationHerzogenaurach
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 17, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The role involves conducting a literature review, preparing and running CFD calculations for rolling bearings, and analyzing, evaluating, and documenting the results. Responsibilities also include validating simulation data against experiments or literature and performing sensitivity studies to find optimal solutions.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
44844
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
The Schaeffler Group has been driving forward groundbreaking inventions and developments in the field of motion technology for 80 years. With innovative technologies, products, and services for electric mobility, CO₂-efficient drives, chassis solutions and renewable energies, the company is a reliable partner for making motion more efficient, intelligent, and sustainable – over the entire life cycle. Schaeffler describes its comprehensive range of products and services by means of eight product families: From bearing solutions and all types of linear guidance systems through to repair and monitoring services. Schaeffler is with around 110,000 employees and more than 250 locations in 55 countries, one of the world’s largest family-owned companies and one of Germany’s most innovative companies. Legal Notice: https://www.schaeffler.com/content.schaeffler.com/en/meta/impressum/imprint.jsp
About the Role

 

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. Does that sound interesting to you? As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities. 

 

You will work in a team on a research and development task and contribute with a creative, methodical, and independent way of working.

The basic requirement for a thesis at Schaeffler is proof of enrollment at the time of the thesis.
This position must be filled from now for a period of at least 6 months. 

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Conducting a literature review on the current state of the art in the field
  • Preparation and running CFD calculations in a rolling bearing
  • Analyzing, evaluating, and documenting the results
  • Validating simulation data using experiment results or literature references in consultation with your advisor
  • Conducting sensitivity and parameter studies to derive an optimal solution

Your Qualifications

  • Studies in the field of mechanical engineering, physics or a related field of study
  • Competent handling of MS-Office applications
  • Advanced English and German skills
  • Good knowledge in the field of fluid mechanics or physics, especially numerical flow simulation (CFD) 
  • Knowledge of machine elements desirable 
  • Programming experience, ideally Python 
  • Critical and creative thinking
  • Strong communication and collaborative skills as well as organizational talent

Our Offering

  • Attractive remuneration and flexible working hours
  • A wide range of further development opportunities via the Schaeffler Academy
  • Health and sports offers, e.g. through the Schaeffler Health Coach app
  • Appreciative working atmosphere
  • A subsidized company restaurant
  • Many other employee benefits, including corporate benefits

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

 

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

 

www.schaeffler.com/careers

 

Your contact

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG 

Lisa Franz 

+499132823045 

 

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Key Skills
CFD CalculationsLiterature ReviewData AnalysisResult DocumentationSimulation ValidationExperiment ResultsSensitivity StudiesParameter StudiesMS-OfficeEnglishGermanFluid MechanicsNumerical Flow SimulationMachine ElementsProgrammingPython
Categories
EngineeringScience & Research
Benefits
Attractive remunerationFlexible working hoursFurther development opportunities via the Schaeffler AcademyHealth and sports offersSubsidized company restaurantCorporate benefits