Working Student - Thermal & Mechanical Engineering Support (f/m/d)

We are CARIAD, the automotive software company of the Volkswagen Group. Our teams build automotive software platforms and digital customer functions for iconic brands like Audi, Volkswagen, and Porsche - supporting the Volkswagen Group in becoming the leading automotive technology company. With CARIDIANS in Germany, the USA, China, Estonia, and India, we are transforming automotive mobility for everyone.

Join us and be part of this exciting journey!

YOUR TEAM
To support our Mechanical Engineering & Industrialization team, we are currently looking for a working student in our location Mönsheim/Heimsheim. In your role you get first-hand experience in Thermal & Mechanical Test & Design of ADAS ECUs and will be an integral part of the team that works on In-House Hardware Development.

We work handson in the lab, combining physical testing with simulation and data evaluation. Our team culture is collaborative, practical, curious, and solutionoriented, with a strong focus on learning and technical excellence.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Support thermal tests (climatic chamber, power dissipation, temperature measurements)
• Create and adapt CAD models for fixtures, prototypes, and test setups
• Prepare test reports, data analyses, and documentation
• Support daily lab activities and setup preparations
• Support infrared thermography measurements and analysis
• Assist in setting up thermocouples, sensors, and data acquisition hardware

WHO YOU ARE

• Enrolled student in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, mechatronics, physics, or similar
• Basic knowledge of thermal engineering and heat transfer
• Hands‑on mindset and interest in lab work which is sometimes physically demanding
• Experience with CAD tools (Catia, NX, SolidWorks, or comparable)
• First experience with CAE thermal simulation tools (e.g., Ansys Icepak, FloTHERM, Star-CCM+)
• Fluent in English (spoken & written)

NICE TO KNOW

• Remote work options within Germany
• Duration: 6 months (with the option to extend up to two years)
• 20 hours/week, up to 35 hours/week during the semester break
• Salary: 17,80€/hour

At CARIAD, we embrace individuality and diversity because we believe our differences make us stronger. We actively seek to build teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. If you need assistance with your application due to a disability, please reach out to us at careers@cariad.technology - we are happy to support you.