Work Student

The work student will support the engineering team at Sensata Technologies in Hengelo by performing detailed analysis on high-voltage contactor components after testing. This includes destructive analysis, documentation of findings, and collaboration with design engineers. The role offers a hands-on opportunity to gain technical experience in a high-tech automotive environment during the summer period.

• Assist in the analysis of tested high-voltage multi-switch components
• Perform (destructive) inspections and document findings in collaboration with design engineers
• Support ongoing product validation and improvement efforts
• Work with advanced testing and analysis tools
• Contribute to the understanding of component behavior and failure mechanisms
• Maintain accurate documentation of analysis results and observations
• Participate in team discussions and share insights from analysis work

• Enrolled in an MBO, HBO, or University of Twente (UT) program in Mechanical Engineering (WTB), Electrical Engineering (EE), Mechatronics, or Applied Physics (TN)
• Strong interest in hands-on technical work and product analysis
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills in Dutch or English
• Organized and detail-oriented with a proactive attitude
• Available during the summer period

• Collaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world’s most talented people in an enriching environment that is constantly pushing towards the next best thing
• Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication
• As OneSensata, we are working together to make things work together