Test Engineering Intern: Self-Healing Tires

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Brussels, Brussels-Capital, Belgique Healant Temps plein
Company Description HEALANT® (previously: Valence Technologies) is a material science spin-off from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and is developing HEALANT®, a cutting-edge self-healing material. Our goal is to create the next generation of puncture-proof car and bike tires. We are looking for a motivated intern to join our testing team and contribute to real product validation at the intersection of mechanical testing, materials performance, and data analysis. Position
• Physical performance testing of prototype tires: rolling resistance, puncture resistance, durability, and ageing
• Coating test tires with our proprietary formulation using established protocols
• Preparing samples for internal analysis and shipment to partner labs and field-test teams
• Recording experimental data and producing visualisations for the R&D team
• Contributing to the design and improvement of test benches and fixtures
• Maintaining lab equipment and supporting general lab operations Requirements
• Currently enrolled as a student with a mandatory school internship agreement (stage-overeenkomst)
• Background in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering (or similar)
• Hands-on temperament: you enjoy working with equipment, samples, and real products
• Organised and methodical, with attention to reproducibility and clean data logging
• Basic proficiency with Excel and data visualisation. Familiarity with Python or MATLAB is a plus
• Strong attention to lab safety and structured protocols
• Good communication skills in English
• Motivated to learn fast in a startup-paced R&D environment
• Duration: min 4 months
- max 12 (the longer, the better)
• Start date: flexible, however if you can start ASAP this is a plus

What We Offer
• A steep learning curve in tire testing and applied product validation
• Real industrial innovation: you contribute to a product heading towards the market
• Exposure to cutting-edge self-healing technology and cycling / automotive industry partners
• Mentorship from a strong, interdisciplinary technical team
• Unpaid academic school-based internship, with public transport reimbursement Branche: Research & Development Type of job: Internship