Thesis in Product Development - Electrical/Electronics (m/f/d)

MAHLE GmbH; Stuttgart; Hybrid; EUR 8,900 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted lunch

Free parking

Transport links

Job summary

MAHLE is offering a final thesis position in Stuttgart focused on hardware and firmware development for automotive prototyping based on microcontrollers. You will build functional samples, work with CAN and LIN, and perform analyses relevant to high-voltage eMobility applications.

The role is a 6‑month, entry-level thesis project within the Research & Development department, with support from an international team and access to company facilities and networking opportunities.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in one of the following majors: Bachelor/Master Electronics, Mechatronic or similar.
• Circuit design and PCB layout experience.
• Programming language for embedded code development.
• Knowledge of general high-voltage testing requirements.
• Expertise in performing simulations.

Responsibilities

• Hardware- and Firmware-development for Automotive-Prototyping with Microcontroller-basis.
• Construction of functional Samples.
• Communication via CAN and LIN.
• Electronic-/Mechatronic-Analysis of eMobility Highvoltage-Applications.
• Perform Validation.
• Perform Simulation.

Skills

Hardware dev

Firmware dev

CAN/LIN comms

Circuit design

PCB layout

Embedded programming

High-voltage test

Education

Electronics Bachelor/Master

Mechatronics

Enrollment in program

Tools

CAD tools

Embedded toolchains

Job description

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Thesis in Product Development - Electrical/Electronics (m/f/d)

Together, we move the world—we’ve been doing it for over 100 years. At MAHLE, as a leading international development partner and systems supplier to the automotive industry, we pursue the objective of making mobility more efficient, more environmentally friendly, more convenient, and more economical. As part of our dual strategy, we are working both on the intelligent combustion engine for the use of hydrogen and other nonfossil fuels and on technologies for fuel cells and e-mobility. MAHLE generated sales of €11.3 billion in 2025. Employing just under 65,000 people at 127 production locations and 11 technology centers, the company is represented in 28 countries. (as at: 12/31/2025). Join our MAHLE team! #weshapefuturemobility

• From March 2027 for a period of 6 months

Tasks

• Hardware- and Firmware-development for Automotive-Prototyping with Microcontroller-basis
• Construction of functional Samples
• Communication via CAN and LIN
• Electronic-/Mechatronic-Analysis of eMobility Highvoltage-Applications
• Perform Validation
• Perform Simulation

Requirements

• Enrollment in one of the following majors: Bachelor/Master Electronics, Mechatronic or similar
• Circuit design and PCB layout
• Programming language for embedded code development
• Knowledge of general high-voltage testing requirements
• Expertise in performing simulations
• Complete resume
• Letter of motivation
• Certificate of enrollment
• Transcripts, especially current grade reports
• University or college guidelines indicating the processing time
• Discounted lunch in the company restaurant
• Free parking
• Urban environment with good transport links
• Individual support in the department
• Accompanying activities and student network

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Depending on the job profile and personal situation of the employees, MAHLE offers the possibility of flexible working, for example through home office. This is how we support our employees in balancing their professional and private lives.

Facts about the job

Entry level: Final thesis

Part- / Full-time: Full Time

Functional area: Research & Development

Department: BU2 Thermal and Fluid Systems

Location: Stuttgart, DE, 70469

Company: MTFS (DE)

Closing date for applications

Your future at MAHLE

As a team player and someone who thinks ahead, you can deploy all your skills with us. In cooperation with colleagues from different countries and areas, you contribute in designing the mobility of the future. When selecting MAHLE, you choose trend-setting technologies and strategies. Are you interested in working with us and developing efficient and environmentally-friendly solutions, optimising existing products, and turning innovative ideas into reality? Then MAHLE is the right address for you.