Intern: Wind Turbine Gearbox FEA & Optimization

ZF Group; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

ZF Wind Power is offering internship positions in its Antwerp and Lommel locations in Belgium for six months, starting as soon as possible. The interns will join the noise and vibration team and support the Innovation Management department (m/f/d).

Key tasks include performing advanced FEA, analyzing gearbox dynamics, and developing optimization methodologies to enhance gearbox design and performance. The program emphasizes practical experience and collaboration within a multinational

Qualifications

• Study in Mechanical Engineering or comparable field of study.
• Programming skills (Python) and experience in Finite Element Modelling (ANSYS) is an advantage.
• Very good English skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to evaluate and enhance the structural performance of wind turbine gearboxes.
• Analyze and optimize dynamic behavior of gearbox systems to improve reliability and operational efficiency.
• Develop, implement and automate innovative optimization methodologies to advance gearbox design and performance.

Skills

Python

Analytical skills

Team spirit

Independent working style

English proficiency

Education

Mechanical Engineering or comparable field of study

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

ZF Wind Power is offering internship positions in its Antwerp and Lommel locations in Belgium for six months, starting as soon as possible. The interns will join the noise and vibration team and support the Innovation Management department (m/f/d).

Key tasks include performing advanced FEA, analyzing gearbox dynamics, and developing optimization methodologies to enhance gearbox design and performance. The program emphasizes practical experience and collaboration within a multinational