Parttime – Chassis
The chassis is what shapes the car. In the composites department you are responsible for the design and production of the next chassis. You will get to help in the production with a goal of optimizing the weight and improving our environmental impact by the use of renewable component like flax fiber.
Ideal profile:
Knowledge
Basic knowledge of material sciences and composite production techniques
Soft skills
Professional, mature and enterpreneurial attitude
Software
NX Siemens
What are the tasks:
As Monocoque design engineer you are responsible for designing and producing the main body of the car. During the design, you have to make sure that all components of the car fit inside/can be attached on the monocoque and that the monocoque is rule compliant. When the design phase ends, you become responsible for the production of the moulds.
Next to designing, you will have to select and order the right materials for all composite structures in the car. You ensure the driver safety by designing an impact attenuator and roll hoops.
In the second semester, you will work closely with your colleagues of the department composites to produce the monocoque and all other parts made out of composites (aerodynamic devices)..
The design of the monocoque does not stop with coming up with a shape for it. Another important aspect of the design is the selection of the right materials. Since we use carbon fiber, designing the way we compose the carbon fiber plies is a major component of the design task. This is where simulations come into play. They allow us to evaluate and optimize our layup before we have even produced a single part.
As production engineer you will be responsible for the simulations surrounding the monocoque and in this way have a significant impact on the weight and stifness of the resulting car.
Some previous tasks:
Ergonomics is key for a driver to get the maximum performance out of our electrical race car. In this case we’ll take a look at our padalbox. For now, our self-made padalbox is rigidly connected to our chassis, however, the system should be made movable to increase driver compatibility. Furthermore, the design should be revisited to get an understanding of the system and to look for weight-saving opportunities before production. The volunteer would design, produce and assemble a light-weight dynamic mounting system that is compatible with our current design of the padalbox.
Ergonomics is key for a driver to get the maximum performance out of our electrical race car. In this case we’ll take a look at our steering wheel and driver seat. Both the steering wheel grip and driver seat could be designed by making use of 3D scanning techniques. In these designs, driver compatibility should be taken into account since our car is driven by several drivers. Designing, for example, just one wheel interchangeable between these drivers would put us ahead of competition. Furthermore, the design of the seat should be revisited.
The volunteer would design, produce and assemble a light-weight steering wheel and driver seat that is compatible with our current design of the monocoque.
Returns:
- Experience in an unique field of expertise
- Gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies and industry-leading organizations
- Possibility to network and cooperate with international stakeholders
- A summer packed with international racing competitions!
Up for the challenge?
Submit your application to parttimers@formulaelectric.be. Your mail should contain the following:
- The department you would like to work in should be included in the subject
- A motivation letter (max 1 page)
- Your CV