Bachelor/Master Internship: Combustion Engine Engineer

DAF; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 4,200 - 5,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stagevergoeding €375 (HBO) of €450 (WO

Reiskostenvergoeding

Woonruimtevergoeding

Begeleiding en coaching

Job summary

DAF in Eindhoven zoekt een Bachelor/Master student voor een stage als Combustion Engine Engineer. Je werkt binnen de Engine Externals 1 groep en draagt direct bij aan de ontwikkeling van nieuwe verbrandingsmotoren voor transporttoepassingen.

Tijdens de stage ondersteun je bij ontwerpverbeteringen, testactiviteiten en het analyseren van resultaten. Je werkt in een productontwikkelomgeving met cross-functionele teams en krijgt begeleiding van een ervaren coach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Master in Mechanical/Automotive/Mechatronics or related field.
• Communicatief sterk, presentatievaardigheden.
• Teamspeler met probleemoplossend vermogen.

Responsibilities

• Ontwikkelen van ontwerpen en verbeteren van bestaande ontwerpen in samenwerking met interne stakeholders en externe leveranciers.
• Het initiëren en sturen van testactiviteiten, resultaten bekijken en vervolgacties bepalen.
• Analyseren van resultaten en opstellen van gedetailleerde technische voorstellen.
• Actieve betrokkenheid bij projecten die directe impact hebben op DAF/PACCAR‑engine-ontwikkelingen.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Automotive Engineering

English proficiency

Dutch proficiency

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor

Job description

Bachelor/Master Internship: Combustion Engine Engineer
Get an inside view of what it means to be a global Combustion Engine Engineer!

• Locatie: Eindhoven (NL)


• Afdeling: Global Powertrain & Electrification


• Fulltime: Fulltime


• Opleidingsniveau: Bachelor


• Contracttype: Internship contract


• Starting date: February 2027

Functiebeschrijving

As a Combustion Engine Engineer intern, you will join the Engine Externals 1 group within the Global Engines division and gain hands‑on experience in developing combustion engines. You will work on concrete projects that directly contribute to the development of next‑generation engines for the transportation industry.

During your internship, you will mainly support in:

• Developing new and/or improving existing designs in cooperation with internal stakeholders from different departments and external suppliers;


• Initiating and guiding testing activities, reviewing results and starting follow‑up activities if needed;


• Analyzing results and making detailed technical proposals;


• The exciting part? You won\'t just be observing – you\'ll be actively involved in projects that shape the engines DAF uses worldwide. Your contributions will have real impact on products that are best‑in‑class in the transportation world.

Jouw profiel

• You are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or a related field;


• You are willing to be present in a product development environment and engage with cross‑functional teams;


• You are a strong communicator with presentation skills – you\'ll be sharing your findings and proposals with colleagues and stakeholders;


• You have a problem‑solving and result‑driven personality – you take initiative and see things through to completion;


• You have a good command of both Dutch and English

Important: This internship involves multiple smaller projects rather than one large research topic. Please ensure this matches your school\'s internship criteria before applying.

Afdeling

Within the Engineering department of the Global PowerTrain Division, Engine External & EAS Hardware is responsible for the hardware development of new engines and after‑treatment systems, as well as maintaining in‑production products. The division is split into four specialised groups:

• Engine Externals 1


• Engine Externals 2


• Fuel, Air & EGR


• Engine Aftertreatment Hardware

The PACCAR Inc. Global PowerTrain Division is the centre of competence for developing high‑class products. In our state‑of‑the‑art testing centre, we develop engine and after‑treatment configurations for future regulations. Our engines are best‑in‑class products in the transportation world, always driven by providing environmentally friendly solutions with best cost‑effectiveness and highest reliability for our customers.

Wij bieden

• A look behind the scenes at a large, international organization;


• You get a lot of freedom and responsibility. We are open to your initiatives and depending on the assignment, you will see your results on the work floor;


• An experienced coach and mentor, from whom you can learn a lot and who is ready to help you further;


• An internship allowance of € 375 gross (HBO) or € 450 gross (WO) per month on a full‑time basis;


• A travel allowance, if you do not possess a student travel product;


• A housing allowance, if you temporarily rent a room near DAF.

Every intern gets the chance to participate in the Student Event. During this event, you get to meet other interns and find out more about DAF/PACCAR!