Apollo Tyres Ltd is an international tyre
manufacturer and the leading tyre brand in India. The company has multiple
manufacturing units in India and a unit each in The Netherlands and Hungary.
The company markets its products under its two global brands – Apollo and Vredestein,
and its products are available in over 100 countries through a vast network of
branded, exclusive and multi-product outlets.

Job Title: Internship: Method Development for Friction Testing
Location: Enschede
Reports to (Position): Sr. Researcher Laboratory
Department/Function: Laboratory

About the department

The laboratory consists of 18 people divided over 3 laboratories:

• Preparation laboratory
• Physical laboratory
• Chemical laboratory

The laboratory performs all testing requirements for the R&D compound
development, from standardized test to support with research related questions
where new tests need to be created.

Objective
or the assignment
The tyre industry is highly competitive and continues to advance toward
improved performance standards. Among the key performance attributes, grip is
particularly critical, driving ongoing research and development efforts.
Traditionally, evaluating grip requires full tyre construction and on-vehicle
testing. To achieve a more controlled, laboratory-based approach, reliable
friction-testing equipment is essential.

Apollo Tyres have invested in friction testing equipment that can be used
in tyre-material development. The intern will support the next phase of these
machine’s development by assisting with laboratory tests, collecting and
analysing data, and contributing to process and method improvements. This
position offers hands-on exposure to experimental testing, friction-measurement
techniques, and the practical challenges involved in assessing tyre-material
performance.

Your
tasks

•  Conduct
  tests on the machine as required.
• Make test
  samples, monitor test surface.
• Document
  findings during tests, create test reports.
• Work and
  improve on the process.

Your
profile

• Enrolled
  in Bachelor, Mechanical Engineering, or comparable study with strong focus
  on rubber tribology and/or friction testing methods.
• Strong
  analytical skills.
• Strong English
  skills, both written and verbal
• Basic
  knowledge on rubber or polymers is a plus.
• Available to participate in development for 4
  to 6 months (flexible)

What do
we offer

• A dynamic
  and innovative internship environment
• Colleagues
  from all over the world
• Own
  working space within the office building
• Internship
  allowance ranging from EUR 600 to 850 per month, based on a full-time
  position.

Start date: January 2026
Internship nature: Full-time
For further details contact: [email protected]
Location: Colosseum 2, 7521 PT Enschede