Bachelor/Master Internship: Combustion Engine Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Internship allowance

Housing assistance

Travel allowance

Job summary

DAF Trucks NV is seeking a Combustion Engine Engineer intern to join the Engine Externals 1 group within the Global Engines division. You will gain hands-on experience developing combustion engines and contribute to next-generation engine projects for the transportation industry.

Your role includes designing improvements with internal and external stakeholders, guiding tests, and presenting findings. You’ll work in a product development environment with cross-functional teams, gaining real

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Automotive/Mechatronics Engineering or related field.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities are required.
• Proactive, results-driven mindset with problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing new or improving engine designs with internal and external stakeholders.
• Initiating and guiding testing activities and reviewing results.
• Analyzing results and proposing detailed technical recommendations.
• Contributing to projects shaping engines used worldwide by DAF.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Education

BSc/MSc in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

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.

Your profile

• You are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or a related field;
• Starting date: February 2027;
• 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.

Department

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.

We offer

• 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! Curious about how students experience their internship at DAF? Read stories from our former interns here.

For more information, you can contact Paddy Wilms via Email [e-mail] or phone number 040-2142616.