Internship: Method Development for Friction Testing

Apollo Tyres Ltd is an international tyre manufacturer and the leading tyre brand in India. The company has multiple manufacturing units in India and a unit each in The Netherlands and Hungary. The company markets its products under its two global brands – Apollo and Vredestein, and its products are available in over 100 countries through a vast network of branded, exclusive and multi-product outlets.

Job Title: Internship: Method Development for Friction Testing
Location: Enschede
Reports to (Position): Sr. Researcher Laboratory
Department/Function: Laboratory

About the department

The laboratory consists of 18 people divided over 3 laboratories:

• Preparation laboratory
• Physical laboratory
• Chemical laboratory

The laboratory performs all testing requirements for the R&D compound development, from standardized test to support with research related questions where new tests need to be created.

Objective or the assignment
The tyre industry is highly competitive and continues to advance toward improved performance standards. Among the key performance attributes, grip is particularly critical, driving ongoing research and development efforts. Traditionally, evaluating grip requires full tyre construction and on-vehicle testing. To achieve a more controlled, laboratory-based approach, reliable friction-testing equipment is essential.

Apollo Tyres have invested in friction testing equipment that can be used in tyre-material development. The intern will support the next phase of these machine’s development by assisting with laboratory tests, collecting and analysing data, and contributing to process and method improvements. This position offers hands-on exposure to experimental testing, friction-measurement techniques, and the practical challenges involved in assessing tyre-material performance.

Your tasks

• Conduct tests on the machine as required.
• Make test samples, monitor test surface.
• Document findings during tests, create test reports.
• Work and improve on the process.

Your profile

• Enrolled in Bachelor, Mechanical Engineering, or comparable study with strong focus on rubber tribology and/or friction testing methods.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong English skills, both written and verbal
• Basic knowledge on rubber or polymers is a plus.
• Available to participate in development for 4 to 6 months (flexible)

What do we offer

• A dynamic and innovative internship environment
• Colleagues from all over the world
• Own working space within the office building
• 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: [email protected]
Location: Colosseum 2, 7521 PT Enschede