Technical Specification for a spin traction test vehicle for snow

Technical Specification for a spin traction test vehicle for snow

Who we are
Apollo Tyres is a tire manufacturer of Indian origin. Apollo is an ambitious and growing company with factories in India and Europe, as well as sales offices around the world. About 160 employees work at Global R&D in Enschede to develop new (car) tires for Apollo and Vredestein.
The Testing department is responsible for the testing of prototype tyres. This is done both indoor on test machines and outdoor on test tracks. The testing department operates internationally with activities throughout and outside Europe and has its base in the European R&D Centre in Enschede.

Objective or the assignment
 There is currently no test vehicle available that complies with ASTM requirements for spin traction measurements on snow. This results in reliance on external parties, leading to reduced flexibility, increased costs, and limited control over test setup and data quality. Developing an in-house test vehicle will enable faster and more consistent testing, with improved control over measurement conditions. To achieve this, a technical specification must be defined that complies with relevant standards and regulatory requirements. In addition, analysis of vehicle and test data will be used to support the development of the control system.

Subproblems

• Translation of ASTM standards into technical requirements for the vehicle design
• The vehicle must maintain a constant speed while the test wheel is spinning
• ]Controlled, measurable, and reproducible torque build-up for the test wheel
• Measurement of longitudinal (Fx) and vertical forces (Fz) at the test wheel

• Integration of a drive system (e.g., electric motor) for the test wheel
• The system must operate at temperatures down to -23°C
• Analysis of test data to determine control parameters and system behavior

Your tasks
Development of a technical specification for an ASTM-compliant test vehicle for spin traction measurements on snow
Development of a control system for constant vehicle speed and controlled wheel spin
Integration of accurate measurement of longitudinal (Fx) and vertical forces (Fz)

Your profile
Enrolled Bachelor or Master
Preference for automotive testing
Strong communication skills in English, any other language is a plus
Experience with power BI and Matlab

What do we offer
A dynamic and innovative internship/graduation environment
Colleagues from all over the world
Own working space within the office building
Possibilities to visit different test tracks
Internship allowance ranging from EUR 600 to 850 per month, based on a full-time position.

Start date:
Internship nature: Full-time
For further details contact: hr.rd.eu@apollotyres.com
Location: Colosseum 2, 7521 PT Enschede