Internship: Wet Grip Factors: Asphalt Properties and Laser Scan Reliability & Repeatability

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

Wet grip is a critical performance parameter for vehicle safety, directly influencing braking distance, cornering stability, and overall tyre-road interaction under wet conditions. Wet grip performance depends on a complex interaction between tyre properties, road surface characteristics, water film dynamics, and environmental conditions. 

Your tasks  
This internship project focuses on: 
Identifying key influence factors for wet grip 
Analyzing the role of asphalt surface properties 
Evaluating the reliability and repeatability of laser scanning measurements used to characterize road texture 

Your profile 
Enrolled Bachelor or Master 
Preference for Automotive/Business Administration 
Strong communication skills in English, any other language is a plus 
Hands-on mentality 

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