Working student Method Development for Structural Optimizations

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Job-ID: MER0003YQT

Tasks

As an innovation leader in the automotive industry, Mercedes-Benz AG's "Future Digital Engineering" department in Sindelfingen focuses on the development of lightweight and optimized structural components using cutting-edge computing methods. The international team works at the interface between research and practice in order to improve the performance of series vehicles through lightweight design and efficient structural solutions. Central to this is the use of the finite element method for comprehensive structural analyses and simulations under a wide range of loads.

These are your challenges:

• Development of scripts for FE calculations in Python or MATLAB-
• Carrying out FE calculations
• Quasi-static and dynamic analyses
• Creation and integration of extended manufacturing boundary conditions
• Familiarization with FE models and improvement of model quality

The activity can begin from March 2026.

Qualifications

• Studies in the field of Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Simulation Technology, Mathematics, or a comparable field of study (a completed Bachelor's degree is desirable, but not mandatory)
• First experience with FE calculations in Optistruct, LS-Dyna or similar
• Very good language skills in German or English
• Personal skills such as initiative, ability to work in a team and a structured and independent way of working

Additional Information:

We look forward to receiving your online application, including a resume, cover letter, certificates, current certificate of enrollment stating your semester, and proof of the standard period of study. Please remember to mark your documents as "relevant for this application" in the online form and observe the maximum file size of 5 MB.

You can find further information on the hiring criteria here.

Severely disabled applicants and applicants with equivalent status are welcome! The representative for severely disabled employees ([email protected]) will gladly support you in the application process.

HR Services will be happy to help you with any questions you may have about the application process. You can reach us by email at [email protected] or by phone at 0711/17-99000 (Mon-Fri 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm).

Benefits

• Meal-Discounts
• Mobile Phone for Employees Possible
• Discounts for Employees Possible
• Annual Profit Share Possible
• Events for Employees
• Coaching
• Flextime Possible
• Hybrid Work Possible
• Health Benefits
• Company Retirement
• Mobility Offers
• Parking
• Inhouse Doctor
• Good Public Transport
• Barrier-Free Workplace
• Near-Site Childcare
• Canteen, Café

Contact

Jan Rieder
Email: [email protected]

Mercedes-Benz Plant Sindelfingen, Sindelfingen
Leibnizstr. 2
71032 Böblingen