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Internship / Thesis Project Caloric Cooling Thermal Management (f/m/d) Internship / Thesis Project Caloric Cooling Thermal Management (f/m/d) Internship / Thesis Project Caloric Cooling Thermal Management (f/m/d)

CompanyVolkswagen AG
LocationSalzgitter
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 24, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will conduct simulations of elastocaloric systems and assist in the planning, execution, and evaluation of prototype heat pumps. Additionally, the role involves supporting the research team through literature reviews and developing simulation-based or design-oriented optimization measures.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
108248
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
About the Role

 

 

Work environment

In our Group Components team, we are working on a completely novel heating and cooling system that has the potential to revolutionize today’s climate control solutions. As the technology is still in an early stage of development, your ideas and commitment are highly valued—right at the interface between research and real-world application. You can expect exciting projects in collaboration with start-ups, universities, and as part of innovative funded research programs. Become part of this dynamic environment and actively help shape the future of vehicle climate control! We offer, for example, a 4–6 month internship with the subsequent opportunity to continue the collaboration in the form of a thesis project (e.g., a Master’s thesis).

Possible tasks within this Role

  • Conducting simulations of elastocaloric systems
  • Planning, executing, and evaluating a prototype of an elastocaloric heat pump
  • Supporting our research team
  • Researching relevant scientific literature
  • Developing optimization measures (simulation-based and/or design-oriented)

Qualification requirements

  • Enrolled Bachelor’s or Master’s students (with at least 89 credit points completed) in natural sciences, engineering, or a comparable field
  • Good to very good academic performance
  • Prior experience in the simulation of thermodynamic systems
  • Initial experience with tools such as Modelica/Dymola or comparable software
  • Solution-oriented and creative working style, with enthusiasm for teamwork
  • German or English language level B2

The following documents must be submitted with your application

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Current certificate of enrolment
  • Current transcript of records
  • Work permit for non-EU citizens
  • In case of a compulsory internship, a certificate from the university

Keywords

Sustainable Mobility, Advanced Thermal Systems, Energy Efficiency, Prototype Development, Material Science Applications, Future Vehicle Technologies, Applied Research, Green Technology Solutions

 

Contact person for this posting: Maximilian Kaeding

Key Skills
Thermodynamic systemsSimulationElastocaloric systemsModelicaDymolaPrototype developmentHeat pump technologyScientific researchData evaluationEngineeringNatural sciencesTeamworkOptimizationThermal management
Categories
EngineeringScience & ResearchEnergyEnvironmental & SustainabilityTechnology