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Internship: Battery System Durability: Shock & Vibration in Off-Highway Applications

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Battery System Durability: Shock & Vibration

Battery systems for off-highway vehicles and equipment face unique durability challenges due to frequent exposure to shock and vibration.

Location: Ravenstein / Eindhoven

Department: Engineering / R&D

Education level: Bachelor / Master (HBO / WO)

Field of study: Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics

A propos de nous

At NPS Driven, it's all about delivered power both in our applications and within our organization. As a distributor of leading brands and OEM developer of marine generator sets and industrial engines, we deliver drivetrain technologies that move markets forward. You won't be working in a grey office wearing a stiff suit. We're a passionate team of technical experts who collaborate daily on smart and sustainable powertrain solutions. We innovate, analyze, and optimize, always with the customer's needs at the center. From day one, you'll be given freedom and trust. We believe people perform best when they are empowered to take responsibility.

About the assignment

Battery systems for off-highway vehicles and equipment-such as excavators, loaders, forklifts, and generator sets-face unique durability challenges due to frequent exposure to shock and vibration. These mechanical stresses can lead to critical failure modes in battery packs and modules, affecting their reliability and lifetime.

In this internship/graduation project, you will investigate the durability of battery systems under shock and vibration, focusing on off-highway applications including generator sets. Your research will start by gaining a thorough understanding of the most common and critical failure modes of battery packs and modules due to mechanical stress. Next, you will analyze the different mechanical environmental influences present in various off-highway applications. Based on this analysis, you will develop a methodology to group applications with similar mechanical profiles, optimizing the testing and validation process. You will then evaluate available testing standards and procedures, and propose solutions to improve durability-both within the battery pack itself and through external solutions.

What will you do?

• Gain understanding of the most common and critical failure modes of battery packs and modules due to mechanical stress.
• Analyze and compare mechanical environmental influences (shock, vibration, etc.) in different off-highway applications, including generator sets.
• Develop a methodology to group applications based on their mechanical profiles, aiming to streamline testing and validation.
• Investigate available testing standards and procedures for battery durability in off-highway vehicles and equipment.
• Propose solutions to enhance durability, both through internal battery pack design and external solutions.
• Compile your findings into a design report and recommendation document for further development and validation.

What do you bring?

• You are studying Mechanical Engineering (HBO/WO level).
• You have a strong interest in innovative solutions, battery technology, and durability challenges.
• You are analytical and precise in your work.
• You are capable of independently exploring complex technical challenges and translating them into practical proposals.

What do we offer?

• A challenging assignment with direct relevance to real-world applications.
• Expert guidance from both engineering and R&D departments.
• An inspiring working environment with room for initiative.
• A suitable internship allowance.
• The opportunity to contribute to sustainable energy solutions in an innovative industry.

Interested?

Send your application to . Do you have any questions or would you like more information about the internship or NPS Driven? Feel free to contact at .