Internship - E-Fuels Development (m/f/d)

INNIO; Österreich; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

INNIO invites a motivated mechanical engineering student to join our engineering team in Austria for an internship focused on improving engine performance through simulation and testing.

The role includes contributing to 1D simulations, in-house testing, data analysis and literature research, with collaboration across controls, design and test benches. The internship runs for at least 6 months starting in 2027, with base pay per the Austrian collective agreement, paid 14 times per year.

Qualifications

• Student of mechanical engineering or similar.
• High motivation and ability to work independently.
• Ideally GT Suite experience.
• Basic skills to work in a global matrix organization.
• Good communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Work in a motivated engineering team to improve steady state and transient performance of internal combustion engines using simulation and testing.
• Support engine development projects focusing on performance improvements, cost out and operating strategies.
• Support 1D simulation activities focusing on e-fuels.
• Assist in-house testing on single and multi-cylinder engines emphasizing mixture preparation, gas exchange, ignition, combustion and turbocharging.
• Analyze investigation results and field data including interpretation, conclusion and reporting.
• Conduct literature research for background data relevant to the project.
• Cooperate with controls, design, mechanical engineering, exhaust aftertreatment and test benches.

Skills

Independent work

English communication

Interest in ICE

GT Suite experience

Education

Mechanical engineering student

Tools

GT Suite

Job description

What INNIO offers you:

• An innovative and international working environment
• Flexible working time model (depending on position and role)
• Health We Care program - including company sports activities
• Good connections to public transport - station in direct proximity
• Transportation cost support in accordance with policy
• One of the best canteens in the area with healthy and various meals
• Attractive location in the heart of the Alps with various outdoor sports and leisure possibilities

Your Responsibilities:

• Work in a motivated engineering team to improve the steady state and transient performance of our internal combustion engines applying both simulation and testing
• Support innovative gas engine development projects focusing on performance improvements (power, efficiency, fuel flexibility, emissions, transient behavior etc.), cost out and operating strategies
• Support 1D simulation activities focusing on e-fuels etc.
• Support in-house testing activities on single and multi-cylinder engines with emphasis on mixture preparation, gas exchange, ignition, combustion and turbocharging etc.
• Analyze investigation results and field data including interpretation, conclusion and reporting
• Conduct literature research for background / supporting data relevant to the project being executed
• Cooperate closely with other functions like controls, design, mechanical engineering, exhaust gas aftertreatment and test benches etc.

Your Qualifications:

• Student of mechanical engineering or similar
• High motivation and ability to work independently
• Enthusiasm and good basic knowledge about internal combustion engines
• Ideally GT Suite experience
• Basic skills to work in a global matrix organization
• Good communication skills in English

We offer the possibility to combine your internship with a Master's thesis, working on real-world challenges that create meaningful business impact.

The internship is a full-time position for at least 6 months starting in 2027. The base pay is composed of the amount according to the Austrian collective agreement which is at least EUR 2.755,26 gross per month (x 14).