Passive Safety Intern - Occupant Simulation / Restraint System Analysis

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Number: MER0003XLL The occupant simulation/ restraint system analysis within the Passive Security department is responsible for the numerical/virtual interpretation of the occupant protection for all global legal and rating requirements in frontal and side impact. This includes the functional design and vehicle-specific tuning of the restraint systems (air bag and belts) and the occupant safety-relevant design of the interior components. These challenges include: Structure and implementation of explicit FEM calculations (finite element method): Design and optimization restraint system (Airbag and belt)

Validation of the simulation results by means of carriage and total vehicle crash tests

Methodological studies: Evaluation of new dummy models and seating positions for future load cases

Analysis, evaluation and documentation of the simulation results and validation by means of hardware tests

Further development and optimization post-processing: Extension of automatic evaluation scripts

The activity can begin from April 2026.

Study programme in the field of mathematics or technology (engineering, civil engineer*in, physics, etc.)

Safe German and English in Word and Writing

Safe handling of MS Office, knowledge of Linux (Unix), programming (e.g. Python), FEM (in particular LS-Dyna) and CAE pre- and post-processing are desirable

Safe German and English in Word and Writing

Self-employed and targeted working methods as well as dedicated and interested teamwork

High interest in calculation and virtual product development

Additional information: We are looking forward to your online application with CV, lettering, certificates, current enrollment certificate with a specification of the semester, if necessary. Compulsory internship certificate 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 note 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-Sindelfingen@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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