Internship / Thesis in Customer Data Analytics & AI (m/f/d)
- Volkswagen AG
- Wolfsburg, Germany
- 28/09/2026
Job Description
Job ID: 28785
Company: Volkswagen AG
Location:
Wolfsburg, DE, 38436
Field of Activity: Research and Development
Career Level: Interns
Work Model: Full-time
Contract Type: Temporary
Mobile Working: Up to 40%
Publication Date: September 16, 2026
Internship / Thesis Customer Data Analytics & AI (m/f/d)
Work Environment
Help us shape the future of electric drive systems and combine engineering, data analysis, and artificial intelligence in an innovative development environment. In the pre-development department for battery-electric and hybrid vehicles at Volkswagen Brand Group Core, we analyze real-world vehicle data using state-of-the-art technologies and scalable data platforms to gain valuable insights for product development. In this way, we contribute to making vehicles more powerful, reliable, and cost-efficient. Look forward to joining an interdisciplinary team that drives data-driven innovation at the intersection of vehicle development and AI. If there is mutual interest, you will also have the opportunity to write a thesis in the fields of data science, data analytics, or artificial intelligence and independently expand upon the knowledge gained during the internship. Take this opportunity to actively shape the future of mobility and apply now!
Possible tasks of this role:
Analyzing large vehicle and customer datasets to answer technical and engineering questions;
preparing, structuring, and processing data throughout the entire data analytics process;
developing and applying suitable analysis, machine learning, and AI methods to gain data-driven insights;
optimizing the handling of big data on modern, scalable data platforms;
presenting and communicating analysis results effectively to various stakeholders.
Qualification requirements:
Students (including those taking a gap year) with good to very good academic performance in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, electrical engineering, data science, computer science, mathematics, physics, or a comparable field of study;
very good programming skills (Python);
practical experience with common frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow;
sound knowledge of machine learning (especially deep learning) is advantageous.
Experience with Big Data and scalable systems (e.g., Apache Spark) is desirable.
German and English language skills at level B2 are required
. A self-reliant and structured work style, as well as a high degree of motivation and initiative,
are essential. The following documents must be submitted with the application
: CV,
current certificate of enrollment (except during a gap year),
current transcript of records.
For mandatory internships, a certificate from the university is also required
. If applicable, work and residence permit including supplementary sheet for non-EU citizens.
Keywords:
Artificial Intelligence, Statistics, Electromobility, Electric Motor, BEV, Mobility Research, Innovation Management, Technology Assessment, Data Ecosystems, Future Technologies.
The gross hourly wage for internships (including mandatory internships) and theses corresponds to the current minimum wage.
Contact for this job posting: Helen Vahlberg
Job ID: 28785
Company: Volkswagen AG
Location:
Wolfsburg, DE, 38436
Field of activity: Research and Development
Career level: Interns
Work model: Full-time
Contract type: Temporary
Mobile working: Up to 40%
Publication date: September 16, 2026
Why Volkswagen?
We want to sustainably revolutionize and shape the mobility of tomorrow. For this, we are looking for talented individuals who are ready to break new ground with us and are not afraid to make mistakes. We are looking for personalities who want to achieve extraordinary things. And talented individuals who believe in the innovative power of great ideas. Are you in?
Questions?
All the important information about the application
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Email: einstieg@volkswagen.de ✉️
Hotline: +49 5361 9 36363
Call costs depend on your provider's tariff. Roaming charges may apply for calls from abroad.
Company: Volkswagen AG
Location:
Wolfsburg, DE, 38436
Field of Activity: Research and Development
Career Level: Interns
Work Model: Full-time
Contract Type: Temporary
Mobile Working: Up to 40%
Publication Date: September 16, 2026
Internship / Thesis Customer Data Analytics & AI (m/f/d)
Work Environment
Help us shape the future of electric drive systems and combine engineering, data analysis, and artificial intelligence in an innovative development environment. In the pre-development department for battery-electric and hybrid vehicles at Volkswagen Brand Group Core, we analyze real-world vehicle data using state-of-the-art technologies and scalable data platforms to gain valuable insights for product development. In this way, we contribute to making vehicles more powerful, reliable, and cost-efficient. Look forward to joining an interdisciplinary team that drives data-driven innovation at the intersection of vehicle development and AI. If there is mutual interest, you will also have the opportunity to write a thesis in the fields of data science, data analytics, or artificial intelligence and independently expand upon the knowledge gained during the internship. Take this opportunity to actively shape the future of mobility and apply now!
Possible tasks of this role:
Analyzing large vehicle and customer datasets to answer technical and engineering questions;
preparing, structuring, and processing data throughout the entire data analytics process;
developing and applying suitable analysis, machine learning, and AI methods to gain data-driven insights;
optimizing the handling of big data on modern, scalable data platforms;
presenting and communicating analysis results effectively to various stakeholders.
Qualification requirements:
Students (including those taking a gap year) with good to very good academic performance in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, electrical engineering, data science, computer science, mathematics, physics, or a comparable field of study;
very good programming skills (Python);
practical experience with common frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow;
sound knowledge of machine learning (especially deep learning) is advantageous.
Experience with Big Data and scalable systems (e.g., Apache Spark) is desirable.
German and English language skills at level B2 are required
. A self-reliant and structured work style, as well as a high degree of motivation and initiative,
are essential. The following documents must be submitted with the application
: CV,
current certificate of enrollment (except during a gap year),
current transcript of records.
For mandatory internships, a certificate from the university is also required
. If applicable, work and residence permit including supplementary sheet for non-EU citizens.
Keywords:
Artificial Intelligence, Statistics, Electromobility, Electric Motor, BEV, Mobility Research, Innovation Management, Technology Assessment, Data Ecosystems, Future Technologies.
The gross hourly wage for internships (including mandatory internships) and theses corresponds to the current minimum wage.
Contact for this job posting: Helen Vahlberg
Job ID: 28785
Company: Volkswagen AG
Location:
Wolfsburg, DE, 38436
Field of activity: Research and Development
Career level: Interns
Work model: Full-time
Contract type: Temporary
Mobile working: Up to 40%
Publication date: September 16, 2026
Why Volkswagen?
We want to sustainably revolutionize and shape the mobility of tomorrow. For this, we are looking for talented individuals who are ready to break new ground with us and are not afraid to make mistakes. We are looking for personalities who want to achieve extraordinary things. And talented individuals who believe in the innovative power of great ideas. Are you in?
Questions?
All the important information about the application
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Email: einstieg@volkswagen.de ✉️
Hotline: +49 5361 9 36363
Call costs depend on your provider's tariff. Roaming charges may apply for calls from abroad.
About Volkswagen AG
Volkswagen, shortened to VW, is a German automaker founded on May 28, 1937 by the German Labour Front and headquartered in Wolfsburg. It is the flagship marque of the Volkswagen Group, the largest automaker by worldwide sales in 2016.