Intern (m/f/d) in Fuel Cell Stack Simulation

Kirchheim/Teck-Nabern

Everyone's talking about sustainable energy - we're getting it on track.

We are a company with probably the most experienced employees in our technology field in the world. As a joint venture of Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group AB, we are responsible for all activities along the entire value chain for fuel cell systems: from research and development to production and marketing for use in trucks and other applications outside vehicles. The goal is to establish cellcentric as a leading global manufacturer of fuel cells, contributing to climate-neutral and sustainable transportation.

The team "Solid & fluid mechanics and stack layout" is responsible for modeling, development, testing and qualification of components for fuel cell systems from pre-development to series production. The focus is on the development of the fuel cell stack operating strategy and its implementation in different vehicle platforms. The strategies are developed in close cooperation with modeling and international partners.

Responsibilities:

You develop a spatially resolved flow model of a fuel cell stack in GT;
You model and investigate the behavior of the fuel cell stack after system shutdown and calibrate the model based on test data;
You expand the model to resolve additional physical effects;
You support the optimization of the system operating and shutdown strategies;
You create simulation plans and perform parameter studies;
You evaluate measurement data as well as simulations, interpret results and document conclusions.

Experience and Qualification:

You are studying mechanical engineering, physics, chemistry, electro-chemistry or a comparable course of studies;
You are experienced in using GT and MS-Office;
Ideally you have experience in fluid mechanics, electrochemistry and multi-physics system simulation;
Your strengths include commitment, ability to work in a team, independent work, analytical thinking, initiative and good communication skills;
You love to work in an international environment and speak English as well as German;
Our values passion, perseverance, personal responsibility and a trustful cooperation are also the framework for a successful cooperation for you.

Benefits:

We offer you interesting, autonomous and varied activities with corresponding development prospects in a traditional company with a start-up mentality in one of the top future industries;
With us you can arrange your working hours flexibly and also work on a mobile basis;
Our restaurant provides you with soul food at a discounted price.

Additional information:

Proof of current enrollment in a degree program with outstanding exams is required.

The position will only be filled full-time for approximately 6 months.

If your heart beats for fuel cells and you are looking for exciting challenges in the field of sustainable and climate-neutral mobility, we look forward to receiving your application.

Please apply online only and include your resume, cover letter and references.

We are particularly pleased to receive applications from severely disabled persons and persons with equivalent disabilities.