Energy Systems Research Intern (Minimum 6 month internship to start July/August)

VW. Two letters. Endless opportunities. A bright future.

Innovation. Sophistication. Optimization. This is our Passion.

Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN. Here in the US, we are blending German engineering with American ingenuity.

At the Innovation & Engineering Center California (IECC), we represent the Volkswagen Group in applied research and development. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, we create bold new ideas for the Volkswagen, Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini, Bugatti and Porsche brands. We’re a team of engineers, designers, scientists, and psychologists looking to develop innovations for future generations of cars, and to transfer technologies from many industries and research institutions into the automotive domain. Our mission is to drive change which means we are not only impacting one of the world’s largest car makers, but also the lives of millions of people. Are you ready to join us?

• Six Month Minimum starting in August 2024. We are unable to consider International Students/OPT or CPT at this time.
  
  

The Innovation Center California is responsible for Mobility Innovation in the North American Region. This includes advanced EV charging topics including bidirectional charging to support Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) energy transfer. The intern will be part of the project team working on topics that include but not limited to energy systems modeling, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and digital connectivity

Job Responsibilities & Tasks

• Support advanced EV charging research and innovation topics
• Model future electrical grid conditions and scenarios
• Model electric vehicle battery and charging systems
• Investigate integration pathways for bidirectional charging technologies
• Develop optimized charging strategies and routines
  
  

Qualifications, Specialized Skills

• Must be enrolled at a University/College or Graduation date must be within the last six months
• Electrical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering or comparable field of study
• Experience modeling complex energy systems understanding of electric vehicle charging technologies
• Fluent in Python
• Knowledge of SQL and R is a plus
  
  

EDUCATION

BS required; MS or PhD preferred

In Belmont, California, the hourly rates for this role are based on level of education:

• Undergraduate (Junior or Senior): $35/hour
• Graduate (Master’s): $38/hour
• PhD: $42/hour
  
  

Volkswagen's roots in Silicon Valley sprout the tech-driven future of transportation

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Hybrid

Primary Location

United States-California-Belmont