Working Student in the area of software development for AVL EXCITE f/m/d

The development of drive systems of any kind, such as for cars, trucks, ships and power generation systems, requires simulation tools capable of capturing mechanical components such as gears, rolling element bearings, shafts and housings at a high level of detail. AVL EXCITE™ is one of the world's leading simulation packages for 3D flexible multi-body dynamic simulation of drivetrains. Successful software development requires excellent coding and a strong emphasis on testing at all levels.

As part of the development team, you can help improve the quality and usability of the software by assisting in various testing activities. These tests range from simple development tests of compact units/features to comprehensive workflow tests of entire tool chains.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• You will have the opportunity to familiarise yourself with the basics of the software development process and the associated testing activities.
• Your job will also involve supporting various testing activities, particularly those involving third-party CAD and FEM software.
• Supporting the development of test procedures and instructions using state-of-the-art test-tracking tools will also be part of your job.
• Together with the team you will record test activities.
• You will contribute to software usability tests, with a particular focus on solving engineering-related problems.
• Your role will also involve doing basic coding work and utilising Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) for data exchange between software tools.
• Assisting the development teams by contributing to conceptual work and feasibility studies will also part of your job.
• You will work with standardised interfaces, such as REXS, for model and data exchange.

YOUR PROFILE:

• Ongoing studies (university/FH) in mechanical engineering or mechatronics
• Interest in drive systems and mechanical engineering components
• Initial experience with state-of-the-art 3D CAD and FEM tools
• Strong affinity for technical software and experience with software packages for mechanical engineering
• Knowledge of the Python programming language
• Quality awareness and precise working methods
• Ideally, experience with multi-body dynamics simulation

WE OFFER:

• You have the chance to experience the diversity of AVL and to be a part of the future of mobility.
• According to your schedule you will have the possibility to adjust your working hours flexibly and if possible and required homeoffice is also an option for us.
• We offer you the opportunity to participate in internal training programs .
• In our company canteen you can enjoy fresh meals that change daily.
• Our headquarter in Graz is located near a variety of public transportation options and you will receive a subsidy for using them.
• Multiple health, sport and cultural offers complete our benefits.

Annual Remuneration: Due to the Austrian Equal Treatment Act we are obligated to state the annual gross remuneration (full-time) for this position as a basis for negotiation: €40,461.26. The Employee will be classified according to the Collective Agreement for Employees of Industry (Collective Bargaining Agreement of the Automotive Industry). We will, in any case, offer market-conforming payment taking qualifications and professional experience into account.

Interested?
If so, please use our online application tool to send your application to AVL!

At AVL, we foster and celebrate diversity: We recognize that diverse ways of thinking are required to achieve our vision of a greener, safer, and better world of mobility. Different backgrounds, attitudes, interests, and experiences make us successful. As Equal Opportunity Employer we consider all qualified applicants without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation or disability status.

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