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

INNIO; Jenbach; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health We Care program

Canteen with healthy meals

Well-connected by public transport

Job summary

INNIO in Tirol/Jenbach seeks a mechanical engineering student for a six-month internship starting in 2027. You will work in an engineering team on internal combustion engines, combining simulation and testing to improve performance and efficiency.

The role offers an insert opportunity to align a Master’s thesis with real-world engine development projects. This full-time internship uses the Austrian collective agreement as a base pay framework.

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.

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.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

English communication

GT Suite

Global teamwork

Independent work

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).