Vehicle Dynamics Student Engineer

Company Description

With a proud history dating back 136 years, the Bosch Group now employs over 400,000 people across 165 countries. As a leading IoT company, Bosch offers innovative solutions for smart homes, smart cities, connected mobility, and connected manufacturing. The Bosch Group’s strategic objective is to facilitate connected living and innovations for a connected life. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life.” To this day, Bosch remains privately owned, with 94% held by a charitable trust. Bosch is a rather special company.

Bosch Australia’s Chassis Systems Control team is responsible for the development of hardware and software systems that improve vehicle safety and agility for our mostly automotive customers. Our customer base is global having engineered projects and solutions for Europe, North America, China, Japan, Malaysia, and India.

Job Description

Robert Bosch (Australia) Pty Ltd is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Undergraduate Vehicle Dynamics Student Engineer to join our Chassis Systems Control department on a full-time basis for 12-months commencing January 2025. This role will be based at the Australia Automotive Research Centre located in Wensleydale. (Anglesea)

Please note: You need to be an Australian citizen or hold appropriate Australian work rights to apply for this role.

You will gain valuable hands-on experience and knowledge as an integral part of our Chassis Systems Control team. Some of the tasks that you will undertake with us include: 

• Working on a variety of technologies for different vehicle types (ICE, HEV & EV) and supporting the development of Driver Assistance Systems
• Getting to see, touch, feel, drive, and engineer the prototypes of future vehicle models years before public release
• Supporting instrumentation of development and verification vehicles
• Supporting customers with calibration programs along with Vehicle Dynamics Calibration engineers on various activities relating to vehicle testing, including conducting performance driving tests on passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, or other specialty vehicles
• Supporting embedded software and systems development for Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and other chassis control related functions
• Performing routine test vehicle maintenance, including parts replacement, brake bleeding, tyre changing, wheel alignment & cleaning of vehicles
• Maintaining and repairing calibration equipment (mechanical and electrical repairs)
• Organising and tracking test parts and equipment in the workshop, and maintain workshop order and cleanliness to a high industry standard
• Supporting Proving Ground (PG) supervisor with various PG operational activities

You will find opportunities to develop your expertise and broaden your tertiary studies. A strong support network will smooth your entry into working life: your supervisor and other team members will be there to help you succeed!

Qualifications

You will have excellent attention to detail, have the ability to prioritise tasks to meet tight deadlines, work well with teams and have excellent organisational and communication skills.

To be considered for our Student Program, you are required to meet the following criteria:

• Be currently enrolled in and completed units towards an Engineering Undergraduate degree (Mechanical/Mechatronics/ Electrical)
• Demonstrate good mechanical knowledge and (hands on) skills
• Have good vehicle evaluation and driving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Power Point, Excel, Word)
• Hold a valid Manual Driver’s License

Desirable attributes:

• Knowledge of vehicle dynamic theory
• Involvement in Formula SAE (FSAE) projects
• Hands-on experience working on mechanical or electrical projects/hobbies
• An interest and passion to work on vehicles and test them to their limits

Additional Information

As a values-based organisation, we foster and engage a high-performing culture, and value and promote a diverse workforce, supporting equal opportunities for all of our employees. Bosch provides students with an excellent opportunity to learn and develop skills while working in a professional environment of a large, progressive multinational organisation, championing quality and innovation.

As an employer, we offer you:

• A diverse and broad student placement
• Excellent training and development opportunities to complement your tertiary studies
• Attractive remuneration and conditions
• A staff discount on company products
• On site car parking
• An internal network of students, to support your placement and learning
• Access to an Employee Volunteering Program

Applying for this vacancy

We are committed to building a sustainable, inclusive, and diverse workforce in all its forms. We value diversity in our organisation and in our recruitment activities and believe that every voice adds value. We actively pursue a recruiting strategy that works towards eliminating unconscious bias.

If this role interests you and you are excited to work with Bosch, send in your application and include your Cover Letter, Resume and Academic Transcript in one single document (PDF or Word) outlining how you meet the requirements of the position.

Please note: You need to be an Australian citizen or hold appropriate Australian work rights to apply for this role.