Intern in the field of research of electric drives (m/f/d)

Schaeffler AG · Karlsruhe

Job type
Internship
German needed
Fluent
City
Karlsruhe
Last checked
31 Oct 2026
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What you will do

  • Collaboration in the design and optimization of novel electrical drive systems
  • Support in the development of new concepts and approaches for the electromagnetic design of electric motors
  • Optimization and analysis of the interactions between electric motors, power electronics, and control systems
  • Further development and application of benchmark tools for evaluating relevant properties such as performance and efficiency
  • Development, construction, and commissioning of electronic prototypes for testing and validation purposes
  • Implementation of control methods using Rapid Control Prototyping for testing electric motors on a small drive test bench
  • Research and evaluation of technical facts in the field of electrical machines, power electronics, modulation, and control methods
  • Creation of documentation in the form of technical reports, graphics, and presentations

The detailed task description will be defined in a joint discussion.


What you need

  • Studies in electrical engineering, mechatronics or a comparable field of study
  • Initial experience in the field of electric drives (e-motor, power electronics or control) desirable
  • Ideally, knowledge and experience in using MATLAB, Simulink and/or ANSYS Maxwell
  • Good written and spoken German and English skills
  • Good communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to work in a team and a sense of responsibility
  • Independent, structured and self-reliant way of working

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