Bachelor of Engineering – Vehicle Systems Engineering
What do I need to know about the profession?
DHBW Vehicle System Engineering students develop, design and test automotive components.
General
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Duration of study:
3 years (6 semesters)
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Required school-leaving qualification:
University entrance qualification (Abitur) or University of applied sciences entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife) ->Include general test of study capability of the application.
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Partner university:
DHBW Ravensburg - Friedrichshafen campus
Further education opportunities
Activities
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Operation of CAD programs and ERP systems
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Conducting trials and simulations
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Identification, development and evaluation of new technologies
Requirements profile
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Analytical skills
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Interest in maths and technology
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Communication skills
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Willingness to learn
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Ability to think logically
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Spatial sense
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Systematic way of learning and working
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Sense of responsibility
What will I learn at the Cooperative State University?
1st and 2nd semester
- CAD techniques
- Electrical engineering
- Manufacturing engineering
- Strength of materials
- Computer science
- Engineering design
- Theory of design
- Materials laboratory
- Mathematics
- Numerics
- Engineering mechanics
- Materials
3rd and 4th semester
- Aerodynamics
- Business administration
- CAD techniques
- Engineering design
- Theory of design
- Plastics in automotive engineering
- Presentation techniques
- Project management
- Fluid dynamics
- Thermodynamics
5th and 6th semester
- CAD/CAM
- Data management
- Digital mockup
- Vehicle electronics
- Vehicle drive systems
- Vehicle transmission
- Vehicle body
- Finite elements
- Motor vehicles
- Mechatronic systems
- Measurement technology
- Control and systems engineering
- Vibrations and acoustics
What will I learn in the specialist departments?
Training centre:
- Basics of metals technology
- Basics of turning
- Basics of milling
- Basics of electrical engineering
- Basics of control technology
Project work in one of the following fields:
- Plant construction
- Automation
- Casting methods - permanent moulds
- Casting methods - lost moulds
- Design series products
- Design cast parts
- Design operating equipment
- Logistics
- Machining
- Quality management
- Technical development
- Testing
Project work in one of the following fields:
- Plant construction
- Automation
- Casting methods - permanent moulds
- Casting methods - lost moulds
- Design series products
- Design cast parts
- Design operating equipment
- Logistics
- Machining
- Quality management
- Technical development
- Testing
Bachelor thesis in one of the following fields:
- Plant construction
- Automation
- Casting methods - permanent moulds
- Casting methods - lost moulds
- Design series products
- Design cast parts
- Design operating equipment
- Logistics
- Machining
- Quality management
- Technical development
- Testing
Questions & answers on the application process at Handtmann
Applications via the online portal are preferred.
However, you still have the possibility to apply either by post or by mail.
- Covering letter
- Full curriculum vitae
- Last 3 school records
- Certificates
The application period for university courses starting in 2023 is finished.
The application period for university courses starting in 2024 will be begin from July to 15. September 2023. During this period you can apply yourself.
You will receive confirmation of receipt after you have sent your application. You will therefore know that your documentation has definitely reached Handtmann.
Your application documents will then be read personally and considered with respect to suitability by the training team. Therefore it may take a few weeks before you receive a reply. Thank you for your understanding. Even if it may take some time to consider your application, this on no account reflects on your chances of being accepted for the position.
If your application and the requirements of your career aspiration match, we will invite you for a personal interview. This is usually with the respective instructor.
Please refer to the Directions section to find out how to get to our locations.
You will receive a written response to the success of your application in the weeks after the interview. If your application is confirmed, we will send you a trainee contract and further information.
We ask for your patience. There may be several applicants and a decision can only be reached once all the interviews are complete.
Of course you can apply again after an unsuccessful application. It is quite possible that a suitable trainee position will be available at a later date or that a skilled worker position is vacant after your training. We look forward to receiving your application.
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