Introduction
The goal of this internship is to create a computer (FEM) model that can calculate how certain parts of a car tire (the so-called bead-apex) behave when they are made and assembled. This model should help to understand how different designs of these parts affect the way they deform or bend when they are used. By developing this model, VMI can better understand how to optimize their production process to make better and more reliable tires.
Department
The R&D department Rubber Process & Tire Technology (RPTT) serves as a research and technology group (6 employees) to support other departments within VMI in topics related to rubber processing and tire technology. In that role RPTT researches current and potential promising topics relate to processing rubber compound. It additionally supports product groups to make the right design decisions to shape rubber in the right way in their machines.
What are you going to do?
This study focusses on developing a (FEM) model to study bead-apex deformation as caused by rest-stresses in the product during the assembling process. The non-linear nature of the problem should be taken into account, including large deformations and viscoelastic material models to describe the filled rubber compounds. To validate the models, experimental studies are to be performed using machines available at VMI.
Who are you?
- You are a student in HBO or WO Mechanical engineering or with a specialization in (non-linaer) engineering mechanics (which is a pre)
- Knowledge of a FEM-package is necessary
- As a person you are creative, analytical and research-oriented
- You are fulltime available for a period of 6 months (working from home is an option in consultation)
What do we offer?
We give you the opportunity to join a cozy team for at least 6 months. You will have the opportunity to carry out challenging research in which you can add real value to the organization. For this internship you will receive an internship allowance that you can expect from a leading company and a travel allowance.
In addition to our own internship program, you will have the opportunity to participate in a Master Class at 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 & Tuesday afternoon drinks at Perron038 you will also meet students from the other companies in the region. Want to know more about Perron038? Read more
What will your internship bring VMI?
By developing this model, VMI can better understand how to optimize their production process to make better and more reliable tires.
Interested? Have you become interested and do you think you are the student we are looking for? Then apply immediately!
A screening test may be part of the application procedure
Our application procedure
Step 1
“Review of your application”
When we received your application we will start the reviewing process. If necessary we will contact you by phone for more information.
Step 2
“Interview process”
You will be invited for an interview at our office to get to know you better and to show you arround our company. (when necessary/requested it is possible to have another interview)
Step 4
“Internship contract offer”
When our ambitions align and we have mutual match, you will receive a proposal for an internship contract.
Step 5
“Welcome at VMI”
Congratulations, you accepted our offer and will join VMI! On your first day you will start with an introduction presentation.
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