Working Student (m/f/d) UX Design Activities, Bietigheim-Bissingen

The mission of the thermal systems business group is to develop and manufacture systems, modules and components to ensure thermal energy management of the power train and comfort for each passenger, during all phases of vehicle use. These systems help to significantly reduce fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and other pollutants and harmful particles from vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines. They also increase travel range and battery life for hybrid and electric vehicles. At the Front Office in Bietigheim-Bissingen we are supporting Sale- and Project activities and compose the interface between the customers Daimler and Valeo-internal departments at the development from Thermal Systems.

Tasks

• Dive into future mobility trends like autonomous driving, advanced haptics, and "Quiet Tech" interfaces to translate driver needs into powerful design insights.
• Imagine and create revolutionary steering wheel concepts (yokes, retractables) by developing sketches, 3D models, and renderings.
• Get hands-on by building low-fidelity mockups (foam/clay) and using 3D printing to validate ergonomics, grip, and driver visibility.
• Take the lead in redefining the steering wheel's role. You will design and propose new human-machine interface (HMI) concepts from the ground up, driven entirely by driver needs and the goal of creating a truly adaptive and intuitive interface.
• Support user testing in our state-of-the-art VR and driving simulators to evaluate the emotional and functional impact of your designs.

Profil

• Enrolled student in Industrial Design, Transportation Design, or Product/UX Design.
• Strong visualization skills (Sketching, Adobe CC) and 3D modeling proficiency (Rhino, Alias, Blender, or SolidWorks).
• Passion for automotive innovation, ergonomics, and future mobility trends.
• Hands-on mentality; experience with model making or rapid prototyping is a plus.
• Fluent in English; German is an advantage.