HBO internship: Programming a Cycle Database in Eindhoven

Functiebeschrijving

A drive cycle is a predefined set of engine speed-load points that are run in a specific order, to emulate certain real world driving conditions on an engine test bench. Running a variety of drive cycles, both standardized and non-standardized, is a part of the process of product development of PACCAR engines. Standardized cycles include those that are defined by legal authorities and are used for certification. Non-standardized drive cycles are those that are internally defined by DAF/PACCAR for various internal performance requirements.

The goal of this internship is two-fold. Firstly, to create a database of such drive cycles, and to easily facilitate continuous storage in the future. Secondly, to create an analysis dashboard to be able to monitor key performance indicators over the course of a development project.

This will involve:

• Discussing requirements with relevant stakeholders.
• Development of the tool itself.
• Defining and visualizing relevant KPI's

Jouw profiel

Requirements of candidate:

• Knowledge of programming skills in AVL Concerto, MATLAB or other open-source languages.
• Good communication skills
• Knowledge of working and performance of heavy-duty diesel engines.

Afdeling

Within PACCAR Inc., DAF Trucks Global Engine Development is the center of competence for engine and aftertreatment development. In our state-of-art engine development center we develop engine families for future regulations, for DAF, Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks. Our engines and trucks are best-in-class products in the transportation world, being always driven by providing environmentally friendly products with highest reliability and best cost-effectiveness for our customers.
The Engine Integration & Validation department is responsible for definition, integration, verification, and validation of engine and after treatment families towards performance requirements. The department is split into 8 groups and the System Calibration group holds a vacancy for an graduation project internship.

Wij bieden

• A view behind the scenes at a large international corporation;
• You will get a lot of freedom and responsibility. We are open to your initiatives and depending on the assignment you see your results back in the workplace;
• An experienced coach and supervisor who can teach you a lot and is willing to help you with your assignment;
• After your graduation, you will have the opportunity to start your career at DAF;
• An internship wage of  € 375,- (HBO) per month on full-time base
• A travel allowance, if you don’t have a student travel product (provided by the Dutch government);
• A housing allowance, if you temporarily rent a room near DAF.