Topology Optimization Intern: Lightweight EV 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

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.