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Thesis AI-Based Test Case Generation (f/m/d)

CompanyVolkswagen AG
LocationBaunatal
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 3, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Develop an AI-based method for generating hardware test cases and automate test specifications for printed circuit board assemblies. Support series development in compliance with Automotive SPICE and ISO 26262 standards.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
100058
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

Apply now and help shape the future of electric drives based on your thesis: Our department “Development of E-Drives, Power Electronics, and Transmissions” within Group Components at the Kassel site holds group-wide responsibility for the development of all future pulse inverters (PWR) for electric drives. We are shaping the future of mobility by consistently transforming our innovations into cost-effective products and continuously improving existing ones. #pushthepulse

Possible tasks within this role

  • Developing an AI-based method for generating hardware test cases
  • Automating the execution of test specifications for printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA testing)
  • Analyzing and deriving executable test sequences from requirements and circuit data
  • Supporting series development in compliance with Automotive SPICE and ISO 26262
  • Assisting in the planning, execution, and documentation of hardware tests

Qualification requirements

  • Enrolled Students (also in a Gap Year) in Electrical Engineering, Technical Computer Science, or similar fields
  • Good to very good academic performance
  • Knowledge in power electronics / pulse inverters for electric drives, hardware development, or similar areas is desirable
  • Knowledge of MATLAB, PLECS, LTSpice, VBA, and Microsoft Office is preferred
  • German and English language level B2
  • Valid driver’s license (Class B) required

The following documents must be submitted with your application

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

Keywords

Machine Learning Engineering, Test Case Generation, Embedded Systems Testing, AI in Engineering, Model-based Development, Automation Engineering, Hardware Verification, Smart Testing, Data-driven Testing, Digital Validation

The gross hourly wage for internships (including mandatory internships) and thesis projects is equal to the current minimum wage.

Contact person for this posting: Maximilian Kaeding

Key Skills
Machine LearningTest Case GenerationEmbedded Systems TestingHardware VerificationMATLABPLECSLTSpiceVBAPower ElectronicsAutomotive SPICEISO 26262PCBA TestingAutomation EngineeringModel-based DevelopmentData-driven TestingDigital Validation
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