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Internship (f/m/x) - Switching and protection technology for future network structures
Job Description
Req ID:  2395
Place of work:  Oldenburg
Starting date:  01.11.2025
Career level:  Internship
Type of employment:  Full-time
Duration of contract:  3-6 months (depending on the respective study regulations)

Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector - Federal Government (TVöD-Bund)

Enter the fascinating world of the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e. V.; DLR) and help shape the future through research and innovation! We offer an exciting and inspiring working environment driven by the expertise and curiosity of our 11,000 employees from 100 nations and our unique infrastructure. Together, we develop sustainable technologies and thus contribute to finding solutions to global challenges. Would you like to join us in addressing this major future challenge? Then this is your place!

At the Institute of Networked Energy Systems, we pursue an overarching goal: we want to make energy transition in the economy and society successful through our research. With about 190 employees at our Oldenburg and Stuttgart sites, we develop transformation strategies and technical solutions to efficiently link the electricity, heating, transport and industrial sectors at all levels of the energy system in a way that benefits the system. To this end, we work together with our partners from industry and research to develop a holistic understanding of the system and effective system solutions. 

 

What to expect

Would you like to work in an interactive, co-operative and international team? Are you interested in the new and further development of renewable energy technologies, in the physical and technical challenges of modern DC grids - especially in switching processes, arcing and analysing them in the laboratory? Then the Institute of Networked Energy Systems is an attractive employer for you. Our primary research objective is the development of concepts and technologies that ensure a stable energy system based on weather-dependent and decentralised power generation from renewable energies.

 

The Energy System Technology department focuses on the interaction between system-relevant energy technologies within decentralized networked structures. In the distribution grid in particular, we strive for new architectures for the energy systems of the future that ensure robust grid operation even under the influence of fluctuating feeders.

 

The Grid Technology research group models the complex interaction between the producer and consumer side in intelligently controlled smart grids in the laboratory in order to understand and optimize the way it works at software and hardware level.

 

In the KeraSteck project, systematic laboratory tests are to be carried out on arcing when disconnecting electrical connections in DC grids under load. The aim is to test various connectors under defined electrical load conditions and to experimentally analyze the behavior during disconnection.

 

Your tasks

  • You will be involved in preparing, setting up and carrying out laboratory tests in a DC test network.
  • You will systematically analyse the conditions under which arcs occur in the test network.
  • You will compare different types of connectors with regard to their behaviour during load disconnection.
  • You will analyse test results to identify relevant correlations.

 

Your profile

  • You are currently studying electrical engineering, energy technology, physics or a comparable technical course.
  • You enjoy working in a team and collaborating in a laboratory environment.
  • You already have a good basic knowledge of electrical circuits and direct current technology.
  • Basic knowledge of measurement and sensor technology is an advantage, but not essential.
  • Your interest in experimental work and laboratory tests, your independent and careful way of working and a certain technical understanding round off your profile.

We offer

DLR stands for diversity, appreciation and equality for all people. We promote independent work and the individual development of our employees both personally and professionally. To this end, we offer numerous training and development opportunities. Equal opportunities are of particular importance to us, which is why we want to increase the proportion of women in science and management in particular. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are qualified.

We look forward to getting to know you!

If you have any questions about this position (Vacancy-ID 2395) please contact:

Mr Ode Bokker
Tel.: 0441 99906 532
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