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HBO Internship: Definition center of gravity height levels for vehicle testing

Define the next standard for center‑of‑gravity heights in heavy‑duty truck testing

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

Job description

Within the Testing department of DAF Trucks N.V., it is essential to accurately determine and apply different center of gravity (COG) heights for heavy-duty trucks and their combinations (rigid trucks with trailers and tractors with semi-trailers). This is crucial for safely and correctly performing stability and handling tests.

This internship assignment focuses on defining these COG heights, implementing the definitions into the existing DAF TEST Standard (test protocol), and integrating this data into the tool used to prepare vehicles with test ballast weights. This will optimize the preparation of test vehicles.

Assignment

  1. Create definition of center of gravity heights for heavy duty trucks
    1. Explore the world of applications for heavy duty trucks
    2. Take into account rigid vehicle combinations as well tractor-trailer combinations
    3. Define the different center of gravity height levels (e.g., low, nominal, high) based on this literature study
    4. Align with stakeholder departments like PD Technical Analysis.
  2. Update current DAF TEST Standard ‘Zwaartepuntbepaling compleet voertuig’ with implementing the definition of center of gravity heights for vehicle testing
    1. Create correlation to the current vehicle preparation methods for loading vehicles
    2. Develop an easy way of defining a center of gravity height of a test vehicle
  3. Update all relevant DAF TEST Standards by referencing the DAF TEST Standard ‘Zwaartepuntbepaling compleet voertuig’, creating a single point of information concerning center of gravity height data.
  4. Update and implement the current tool ‘belading blokkenrek’ according to the mentioned DAF TEST Standard.
  5. Update the risk assessment form required to perform vehicle tests as outlined in DAF procedure QO-2-Bepr-2-04.
Expected Result
  • A clear and applicable definition of center of gravity heights for the heavy truck segment.
  • An updated DAF TEST Standard including the new COG height definitions for vehicle testing.
  • An improved tool that supports test preparation with accurate COG height data.
  • An aligned COG height definition consistent with the risk assessment form for vehicle testing.

Your profile

  • Automotive / Mechanical Engineering
  • Organized and structural working method
  • Hands-on mentality
  • Fluent in English
  • Good MS Office skills

Department

Since 1996, DAF has been part of PACCAR, a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR also provides financial services, information technology, and distributes truck parts to its principal business units.

The Testing department within DAF executes tests in the areas of functionality, durability, and reliability. The chassis group within the Vehicle Testing department focuses on functional testing of chassis-mounted components, constructions, and systems such as the steering system and brake system. Furthermore, it also performs tests related to the handling and stability of heavy-duty trucks.

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,-  gross 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.

Interested?

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Please upload your resume and motivation below. For more information you can contact Bram de Bie on the phone number 040-2142616.

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