Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. Does that sound interesting to you? As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.
General information
We are an innovation team within Powertrain Solutions focusing on next-generation electrical/electronic (E/E) architectures for commercial vehicles (trucks). Our work includes technology scouting, benchmarking of OEM and supplier solutions, and the definition of new architecture concepts to support future products and platforms. We collaborate cross-functionally with system engineering, electronics, and software experts to shape scalable and cost-effective E/E solutions.
A basic requirement for an internship at Schaeffler is proof of enrollment at the time of the internship. This position is available as soon as possible for a duration of 6 months.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Benchmark current and emerging E/E architecture concepts for trucks (zonal architectures, network technologies, ECU consolidation, SDV trends)
* Collect and structure information from public sources, internal experts, and supplier materials
* Create clear documentation (one-pagers, concept descriptions, comparison tables, and slide decks) for new E/E architecture concepts
* Support the preparation of internal workshops and management-ready summaries
* Maintain a structured repository of references and benchmarking results (traceable sources)
* Assist in defining architecture building blocks and interfaces (high-level, concept phase)
Your Qualifications
* Studies in the field of Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or a comparable field
* Basic understanding of automotive E/E architectures and in-vehicle networks (CAN/CAN FD, Ethernet)
* Very good MS Office skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
* Very good English skills (written and spoken) as well as basic to good German skills
* Interest in Software-Defined Vehicle and zonal architectures
* Ability to research and evaluate technical information (benchmarking, literature/web research)
* Structured documentation skills (creating technical summaries)
* Experience with requirements management, tools, or architecture modeling (nice to have)
* Analytical thinking and structured working style
* Accuracy and attention to detail
* Communication skills (ability to clearly summarize complex topics)
* Team spirit and proactiveness
As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.
We place great importance on creating a working environment that promotes and actively supports diversity and inclusion. We look forward to receiving applications from all interested people, because your potential is what counts for us!
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