Internship: Technology Development for Gearboxes in Wind Turbines

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We are looking for interns for ZF Wind Power in our locations in Antwerp and Lommel (Belgium), starting as soon as possible for the next six months.

ZF Wind Power is a division of ZF Friedrichshafen AG that specializes in designing and manufacturing gear systems for wind turbines. Together with its partners, it develops, unique gearbox designs and services to guarantee the highest quality at competitive costs.

Advanced technology and service solutions contribute to the transformation of the global energy system, in which reliable, robust & efficient products and systems conserve precious resources. This way we empower a sustainable future together with our partners.

Your tasks as an intern in the noise and vibration research and development team:

• Conduct advanced Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to evaluate and enhance the structural performance of wind turbine gearboxes
• Analyze and optimize dynamic behavior of gearbox systems to improve reliability and operational efficiency
• Develop, implement and automate innovative optimization methodologies to advance gearbox design and performance

Your profile as an intern or thesis student in the noise and vibration research and development team:

• Studying towards a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a comparable field of study
• Basic knowledge of drive train technology and digitalization is an advantage
• Programming skills (Python) and experience in Finite Element Modelling (ANSYS) is an advantage
• Very good English skills
• Team spirit, analytical skills, quick comprehension, solution-oriented and independent working style

Find out more: www.zf.com/windpower