WO/HBO Internship: CO2 and fuel consumption analysis

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

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Housing allowance

Internship allowance

Job summary

DAF Trucks NV in Eindhoven, Netherlands, offers an internship to strengthen the correlation between CO2 and BSFC results from certification and development test cells. You will build a prediction model, deliver a report and a validated tool (Python/MATLAB), and present findings to the team.

During the internship you will learn about emissions legislation, test cell measurement, uncertainty analysis and statistical modelling with real industrial data in a heavy-duty engine development setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with Python or MATLAB.
• Basic knowledge of statistics.
• Knowledge of combustion engines and basic control engineering is a plus.
• Good communication skills in English. Dutch is a plus.
• Work accurately, analytically and independently.

Responsibilities

• Compare calculation methods and map where their assumptions differ.
• Use test data and uncertainty analysis, such that Monte Carlo simulation, to find out which factors contribute most to the differences.
• Build a prediction model that estimates the expected certification value, including an uncertainty interval, from development test conditions.
• Advise which measurement or procedural improvements would best strengthen the correlation between the two cell types.
• Deliver a report, a validated calculation tool (Python/MATLAB) and a final presentation.

Skills

Data analysis

Measurement technology

English communication

Analytical thinking

Education

WO or HBO student in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Job Description

As an intern, you will further strengthen the correlation between CO2 and BSFC results from our certification and development test cells. This increases the value of development data early in the product development process.

• You compare the calculation methods and map where their assumptions differ. Examples include fuel composition, humidity correction, CO2 from DEF (AdBlue) dosing and analyser drift;
• You use test data and uncertainty analysis, such that Monte Carlo simulation, to find out which factors contribute most to the differences;
• You build a prediction model that estimates the expected certification value, including an uncertainty interval, from development test conditions;
• You advise which measurement or procedural improvements would best strengthen the correlation between the two cell types;
• You deliver a report, a validated calculation tool (Python/MATLAB) and a final presentation.

During the internship you will learn about emissions legislation, test cell measurement technology, uncertainty analysis and statistical modelling with real industrial data. You will work in a development environment for heavy-duty engines.

Your profile

We are looking for a WO or HBO student in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive with a strong interest in data analysis and measurement technology.

You also:

• Have experience with Python or MATLAB;
• Have basic knowledge of statistics;
• Have knowledge of combustion engines and basic control engineering is a plus;
• Have good communication skills in English. Dutch is a plus;
• Work accurately, analytically and independently.

Department

PACCAR Global Engines is the center of competence for engine and aftertreatment development within PACCAR. In our state-of-art engine development centers, engines are developed meeting future regulations. As a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality premium trucks we offer multiple opportunities to contribute to our success in a multi-disciplinary team. Within Global Engines department, the Certification Development team is responsible for certification activities to obtain and maintain emission and OBD certificates. This consists of engine dyno and vehicle testing including all mandatory documentation of our products. Performing certification testing is one the important steps in the submittal process. Certification testing can be either in an engine testbed or on/off-road on a vehicle using PEMS equipment.

We offer

• A look behind the scenes at a large, international organisation
• A great deal of freedom and responsibility – we are open to your initiatives and, depending on the assignment, you will see your results reflected on the work floor
• An experienced coach and mentor who you can learn a lot from and who is ready to help you move forward
• An internship allowance of € 375,- gross (Bachelor's) or € 450,- gross (Master's) per month on a full-time basis
• A travel allowance, if you do not have a student travel pass
• A housing allowance, if you are temporarily renting 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.