Validation & Testing Intern (m/f/d)

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We’re looking for a motivated Validation & Testing Intern (ideally 6 months, mandatory internship) to join our Validation & Testing team in Schönaich (close to Stuttgart), with a flexible start date. If you want to see how real motion control systems perform outside of simulation — from encoder accuracy to model-based control algorithms on rapid prototyping hardware — this internship puts you right at the heart of our development process. HERE'S WHERE YOU MAKE AN IMPACT Perform performance validation and quality control of integrated encoder systems — the measurements that tell us whether a product delivers the precision it promises Design, build, and operate testbenches for hardware and control algorithm validation, creating the setups that turn open questions into reliable data Validate model-based control algorithms in simulation and on hardware using rapid control prototyping systems (e.g., Speedgoat), closing the gap between model and real-world behaviour Support motion control feature development and system-level product validation — making sure new functions work as intended before they reach customers Analyse test data and document results clearly, providing the basis for development decisions across hardware, firmware, and control teams WHO YOU ARE Enrolled BSc/MSc student in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, or a related field Good mechanical intuition and hands-on machining experience — you’re comfortable building an