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Internship: The impact of HV systems on the vehicle relative to the LV system

Internship: The impact of HV systems on the vehicle relative to the LV system

  • De Vest 11, 5555 XL Valkenswaard
  • Engineering
  • Internship, graduation project & day release
  • HBO (Bachelor)
  • Internship
  • VDL Enabling Transport Solutions

This vacancy is no longer available

Do you think it's important that we treat our world in a good way? And do you like to think about your contribution to a better climate and thinking about solutions for electric vehicles? At VDL ETS this is all possible! Working on technical solutions but also making the world a little better. Are you our trainee of the future?

Internship: The impact of HV systems on the vehicle relative to the LV system

Department Information:

Within VDL ETS, the Engineering department is responsible for the specification, design and engineering of new systems and software for various transport solutions. More specifically, we are working on electric trucks, public transport busses, coaches, AGVs etc.

In multidisciplinary project teams we specify, design and develop E/E systems and application software. Some examples of these projects are new transport concepts, new platforms of VDL Bus and Coach buses, but also new concepts such as climate controls and other smart controls used in the vehicles and fleet management related software applications

Assignment: “Research the impact of HV systems on the vehicle relative to the LV system”  

With the “old” diesel model there was only a LV system. The “new” electric busses are powered by batteries. Because of this we should keep in mind the extra aspects that have a disadvantage on the system. It will be your job to study/analyse these aspects. Think of, Ground loops, Grounding PE, Can lines etc.        

Requirements: 

The outcome must be tested on safety, and must have a positive effect on modularity and cost. Beside this you are free to explore the possibilities and we expect a healthy dose of ownership and pro activeness. 

Specializations:

  • Bachelor Electro Engineering   
  • Knowledge of HV/LV
  • Software knowledge such as ERP system

Competencies:

Hard skills

  • Computer Skills
  • Research
  • Troubleshooting
  • (Electro) Engineering
  • Planning         

Soft skills

  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Presenting
  • Problem Solving

What we offer:

  • Laptop for use during your internship
  • The length of the internship will be between three to six months
  • Internship compensation is €350,- a month 
  • An international, industrial family company, where continuity is important
  • Collaboration in a professional no-nonsense environment with open communication
  • Excellent working conditions and career opportunities

Apply?

Are you interested and do you meet the profile? Then we would like to receive your CV and motivation for this vacancy!

The company:

VDL ETS focuses on research, development and testing of new concepts and technologies for transport-related activities within the VDL group. The objective is to develop environment-friendly and innovative hardware and software solutions in the field of electric transport (E-mobility), battery technology, charging infrastructure, energy storage, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and guidance and navigation technology.

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