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Bachelor/Master internship – Design of a Power Distribution Unit

Design a Power Distribution Unit (PDU) that can safely, efficiently and cost-effectively regulate power from a 48V Motor Generator Unit to multiple electrical loads.

  • Location Eindhoven
  • Organisation Unit Internships Eindhoven
  • Fulltime Fulltime
  • Education level Bachelor
  • Contract type Internship contract

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic HBO or WO student who is pursuing a degree in mechanical, electrical or automotive engineering. In your position as Internship – Engineering your main responsibilities will be:

  • Lead development of a 48V PDU including (50%):
    • Requirement specification
    • Concept generation and selection
    • Detailed mechanical and electrical design
    • Verification of design by means of simulation SW (SPICE, NX, …)
  • Supporting the Engine Externals & Aftertreatment HW engineering teams with day to day activities (50%)

Your profile

  • Pursuing an HBO or WO degree in mechanical, electrical or automotive engineering
  • Experience in the field of electronics and electronic design
  • Strong communication skills in English are required

Department

Within the PACCAR Inc. Global Engine Development is the center of competence for Engine and Aftertreatment development. In our state-of-art testing center we develop engine and aftertreatment systems for future regulations. Our trucks are best in class in the transportation world being always driven by providing environmentally friendly products with best cost-effectiveness and highest reliability for our customers.

The department Engineering is responsible for the hardware development of new engines and aftertreatment systems and maintaining the in-production products..

We offer

  • A view behind the scenes at a large international corporation; You will get a lot of freedom and responsibility;
  • We are open to your initiatives and depending on the assignment you see your results back in the workplace;
  • An experienced coach and supervisor who can teach you a lot and is willing to help you with your assignment;
  • After your graduation, you will have the opportunity to start your career at DAF;
  • An internship wage of  € 375,-  Bachelor and € 450,- Master per month on full-time base;
  • A travel allowance, if you don’t have a student travel product (provided by the Dutch government);
  • A housing allowance, if you temporarily rent a room near DAF.
Each intern will have the opportunity to participate at the Student Event. During this event you will meet other interns and find out more about DAF/PACCAR!

Would you like to know more about the experiences of other students? Here you can read stories of our former interns.