Electrical internship I Development hardware package
From September 2024 we have an internship available for a student with a bachelor or master’s in electrical engineering. In consultation with the department this can be a graduation study and/or be combined with a Hardware/Electrical & Software student. Challenge of this internship is development of a completely new hardware package based on updated hardware.
The product department R&D Extrusion, Cutters and Flexx is responsible for the development of flexible machines for breaker and body-ply materials for the tire building industry. Using extrusion technology is emerging in this industry. The development of this is an important part of the production process of breakers and body-plies and with the strip wrapping process of car tires.
This department is also responsible for the management and maintenance of the “standard” of our machines in our portfolio. We support other departments such as Sales and Production and we work together with different R&D departments on projects in cross-functional teams. Within R&D Extrusion, Cutters and Flexx we work with 25 professionals. The team consists of Mechanical Engineers, Software Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Process Engineers and a Technical Writer.
VMI R&D offers an enthusiastic and inspiring working environment. VMI will provide the required software and ICT requirements (laptop) to work on the problem. VMI R&D provides multiple extruders which can be used for testing. Together with a software / test engineer, tests can be executed.
VMI has developed a viscovisiometer for analysing the properties of rubber. Hardware and software are outdated and should be renewed.
Your challenge:
- Make a concept proposals (Reviews etc);
- Investigation of the most sustainable solution;
- Hardware Engineering of chosen concept.
You are given the chance to learn within a cosy team for 6 months. Your research will be of added value for the organization. You will receive a compensation for this internship and compensation for travel costs. Other benefits:
- VMI R&D offers a enthusiastic and inspiring working environment;
- VMI will provide the required software and ICT requirements (laptop) to work on the problem;
- VMI R&D has a workshop to do some tests on existing Viscovisiometer.
Besides our own internship program, you have the opportunity to participate within a Masterclass of Perron038 .
These Masterclasses are organized each time by different companies and relate to soft skills, but can for example also be about LinkedIn, project management and job application tips.
VMI is one of the partners at innovation center Perron038 in Zwolle. Various technical companies work together here in the field of Technology and they share knowledge and experiences with each other in an inspiring environment. At the training sessions & Friday afternoon drinks at Perron038 you will also meet students from the other companies in the region. Want to know more about Perron038? Lees verder
With your internship with our company, you will make an important contribution to our organization. Your efforts and ideas help us to achieve our goals and improve our services.
As an intern, your deliverables include:
- A fresh perspective and new ideas that help us improve our processes;
- An opportunity to inspire and motivate our employees with your enthusiasm and energy;
- An opportunity to enrich our culture and values with your unique perspective.
