Company Description

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility. 

Job Description

The Winter Tire Line Development for passenger car tires at our location Hannover-Stöcken oversees developing new tire lines that meet the ever-increasing challenges and tough requirements of the market. We also provide custom-made products for our OEM customers. While building and testing prototype tires are an integral part of our development process, vehicle tests are laborious and expensive. Therefore, it is very important to continuously improve our understanding of tire mechanics to further develop our simulation tools. This task is harder when developing winter tires due to the more complex nature of mechanics involved.

Within this exciting work environment, we are offering an internship position starting as soon as possible. For the best learning experience possible, the internship should require a duration of at least 3 months.

Tasks include:

Gathering test resultsRunning simulation and compiling the resultsComparison of test results with simulation resultsEvaluation of the simulation tool and documenting the outcomePossibly, development of a correlation tool based on test results if needed

QualificationsStudents (m/f/diverse) that study mechanical engineering, vehicle technology, or similar engineering disciplines or natural sciences.Ideally having a specialization in vehicle dynamicsCompetent handling of MS-OfficeKnowledge of Python, Matlab or similarVery good English and good German language skill (written and spoken)Strong analytical thinkingEagerness to learnStrong communication skills and good time management

Please remember to attach your current certificate of enrollment and also your current transcripts of records and an extract of certificate for a mandatory internship. Those documents are mandatory for processing your application.

If required, please submit your valid residence permit as well as your work permit including the additional sheet.

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

Additional InformationInsight into the technology and development processes of a major automotive supplierCross-departmental support and guidance to achieve the goalsFreedom to innovate and develop within the scope of the taskAttractive remuneration  Flexible working hours in the flexitime model A hybrid work environment – remote or on-site depending on team organization and tasks Qualified support from our specialists Health-oriented workplace

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging are important to us and make our company strong and successful. We offer equal opportunities to everyone -regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural background, disability, religion, ideology or sexual orientation.

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