Student for Bachelor's thesis: Optimization of a heating circuit for the high-voltage battery

Life is always about becoming... In life it is about going on a journey to become the best version of our future self. As we discover new things, we face challenges, master them and grow beyond us.

Apply to Mercedes-Benz and find the area where you can develop your talents individually. You will be supported by visionary colleagues who share your pioneering spirit. Joining us means becoming part of a global team whose goal is to build the most desirable cars in the world. Together for excellence.

Number: MER0003ZBP Mercedes-Benz Group AG is one of the most successful automotive companies in the world. With Mercedes-Benz AG and Mercedes-Benz Cars, Mercedes-Benz Vans and Mercedes-Benz Mobility AG, the vehicle manufacturer is one of the largest and most successful providers of premium cars. In Group Research & Mercedes-Benz Cars Development (RD), we design the automotive generations of the future. We are already working on vehicles that will secure the technology leadership of the Mercedes-Benz Group in the future. We offer a highly innovative environment, challenging tasks and responsibility, as well as plenty of space for your own ideas and inventiveness. The department is concerned with the development of car-to-vehicle engines at the Stuttgart site. From the crankshaft to the cylinder head all parts are developed and tested in the department. During your internship, you will work with the team Wasserkreis. The team deals with the cooling development of the new generation of car engines and the hybrid drivetrain. All components of the water circuit are developed and tested by us from the electric water pump, the thermal management, the line laying in the vehicle. The test is carried out on the full motor or Component test stand and in the vehicle and secures the components as a single part and in the overall system motor or Vehicle off. In the course of increasing energy efficiency and sustainability requirements, existing heating circuits are to be systematically analyzed and optimized. The aim of this thesis is to develop a data-based approach to increasing the efficiency of a real heating system by modeling, simulation and algorithmic optimization. Your tasks in detail: Analysis and evaluation of an existing heating circuit

Processing and evaluation of measurement data (temperature, flow, pressure, energy consumption etc.)

Development and validation of prediction models to predict relevant system sizes

Implementation and comparison of different optimization algorithms

Assessment of energy saving potentials and system improvements

Documentation and presentation of results

The activity can begin from April 2026. The final topics will be discussed with the university, you and us.

Studied mechanical engineering, vehicle engineering, mechatronics or a comparable degree programme

Safe handling of MS Office

Basics in dealing with Python

Team and communication skills and commitment

Agile, dynamic and independent operation

Secure knowledge of German and English in word and writing

Enthusiasm to the engine concepts of the future desirable

Additional information: We are looking forward to your online application with CV, lettering, certificates, current enrollment certificate, giving the semester and proof of the regular study period. Please do not forget to mark your documents as ''relevant for this application' in the online form and to observe the maximum file size of 5 MB. Further information on the setting criteria can be found here. Disabled and equalized applicants are welcome! The severely disabled representative (SBV-Untertuerkheim@mercedes-benz.com) is happy to support you in the application process. HR Services will be happy to help you with questions about the application process. You can reach us by email via myhrservice@mercedes-benz.com or by phone at 0711/17-99000 (Mo-Fr 10-12am & 13-15am).

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