Internship Engineering –Topology Optimized Structural Link

The Landrovers; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 7,812 - 11,160; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic, hands-on learning environment

Private workspace and lab access

Job summary

The Landrovers is seeking an Engineering Intern to join an electric vehicle project focused on topology optimization and lightweight structural design. You will help develop a new component that integrates mechanical and electrical parts, aiming to make it light, strong and efficient.

You will work with CAD/FEM tools, analyze loads, define constraints, and explore metal 3D printing feasibility while translating results into manufacturable CAD designs.

Qualifications

• University student (WO level) in a technical field such as mechanical/automotive/aerospace/structural/materials engineering.
• Interest in lightweight structural design and topology optimization for vehicle components.
• Affinity for FEA, structural analysis, load cases and design validation.
• Interest in investigating mechanical and electrical integration within a single component.

Responsibilities

• Investigate how an integrated structural vehicle component can be designed light and efficient using topology optimization and metal 3D printing capabilities.
• Analyze function, interfaces, and loads of a new structural vehicle component.
• Define load cases, boundary conditions and design constraints.
• Perform topology optimization for a subframe or structural link.
• Investigate metal 3D printing possibilities and limitations.
• Translate optimization results into manufacturable CAD design.
• Support structural analyses and design iterations.
• Collaborate with engineering and vehicle integration teams on feasibility and application.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Automotive engineering

Aerospace engineering

Structural engineering

Materials engineering

FEA

CAD

FEM software

Topology optimization

Additive manufacturing

Education

WO level student

Tools

CAD

FEM software

Topology optimization tools

Job description

Internship Engineering – Topology Optimized Structural Link

Within a new electric vehicle project, we are looking for an Engineering Intern focused on topology optimization and lightweight structural design. For a new component that integrates several mechanical and electrical parts, your goal is to determine how the structure can be made as light, strong, and efficient as possible.

Who we are

We are a rapidly growing company specializing in restoring and customizing Land Rover Defenders to the finest detail. Think leather upholstery, powerful V8 engines, special rims, and optimized suspension. We have successfully developed an electric Defender and are always striving to elevate the Defender to a higher level.

What we are looking for

• You are a university student (WO level) with a background in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, aerospace engineering, structural engineering, materials engineering, or a comparable technical field.
• You are interested in lightweight structural design, topology optimization, and vehicle components.
• You have an affinity for FEA, structural analysis, load cases, and design validation.
• You are interested in investigating mechanical and electrical integration within a single component.
• Experience with CAD, FEM software, or topology optimization tools is a plus.
• Knowledge of additive manufacturing, metal 3D printing, or design for additive manufacturing is a plus.
• You work analytically, independently, and in a structured manner.
• You enjoy translating theoretical optimization into a manufacturable vehicle component.

What will you do?

You will investigate how an integrated structural vehicle component can be designed as light and efficient as possible using topology optimization and the possibilities of metal 3D printing.

• Analyze the function, interfaces, and loads of a new structural vehicle component.
• Define load cases, boundary conditions, and design constraints.
• Perform topology optimization for a subframe or structural link.
• Investigate the possibilities and limitations of metal 3D printing.
• Translate optimization results into a manufacturable CAD design.
• Perform or support structural analyses and design iterations.
• Contribute ideas on the integration of mechanical and electrical components.
• Investigate how the same approach could later be applied to wishbones, hubs, or brake calipers.
• Collaborate with engineering and vehicle integration teams on feasibility and application.

Benefits

• A fun and dynamic working environment, always developing and evolving.
• Daily fruit, breakfast, and hot lunch cooked with organic products by an in-house chef (vegetarian option available).
• A workplace with a public transport (metro) next door in Amsterdam West.
• A motivated and friendly team.
• Half an hour of soccer every day during the break.
• Friday always ends with drinks.

Please note that you must already be eligible to work in the Netherlands, as we are currently unable to provide relocation or visa sponsorship.