Control System Engineer - Internship

Carraro ( is an International Group Leader in transmission systems for off-road vehicles and specialized tractors. The Group's activities are divided into two Business Areas:

- Transmission systems (axles and transmissions) and components mainly for agricultural and earthmoving machinery, as well as a wide range of gears intended for highly differentiated sectors: from automotive to material handling, from agricultural applications to earthmoving.

- Specialized tractors (vineyard and orchard, between 60 and 100 horsepower) aimed at third parties and engineering services aimed at designing innovative ranges of tractors.

Carraro Group counts 4.000 employees world-wide - of which 1.800 in Italy - and has production sites in Italy (4), India, China and Argentina. The HQ is based in Padua.

We are looking for a CONTROL SYSTEM ENGINEER - INTERNSHIP to support our R&D team.

Would you like to have the opportunity to collaborate with us on one of these thesis proposals?

1 Virtual Driver for Off-Highway Machines

• Goal:

-Develop event-based operator able to adapt to basic variations in workplace layout, machine capability and transmission technologies.

• Technologies & tools you will use:

-Dynamic systems modelling & automatic controls;

-MATLAB/Simulink, dSpace tools.

• Expected outcomes:

-Simulation-based evaluation of efficiency, productivity, and operability.

2 Wheel Slip Detection in Wheel Loaders

• Goal:

-Develop a system to detect wheel slip using vehicle dynamic data.

• Technologies & tools you will use:

-Dynamic systems modelling & automatic controls;

-Transducers-actuators interfacing;

-MATLAB/Simulink, dSpace tools.

• Expected outcomes:

-Improve overall vehicle performance;

-Reduce tire wear.

3 Smart Load Estimation in ERH System

• Goal:

-Replace load PIN sensor using estimated load from engine data.

• Technologies & tools you will use:

-Sensor fusion & automatic controls;

-Transducers-actuators interfacing;

MATLAB/Simulink, dSpace tools.

• Expected outcomes:

-Reduction of mechanical components;

-Improve system reliability.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is a student in Informatic/Electronic/Electric/Aerospace Engineering with passion and curiosity for the industrial sector, both on and off road.

We are looking for a dynamic and determined person, with good communication skills and problem solving oriented.

A good knowledge of the English language and familiarity with Office package and IT tools are required.

What we offer:

• A dynamic and stimulating opportunity in a solid, engaging, structured and innovative professional environment, where attention to people and their development is fundamental;
• An Internship with flexible conditions;
• Carraro Academy to encourage the development and continuous growth of managerial skills and culture in the Group.

Place of Work: Campodarsego (PD)

Carraro Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please attach your CV to your application: only fitting applications will be contacted.

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