Internship - Battery Testing (m/f/d)

What's the role?

As an interdisciplinary and international battery research team at Hilti, we offer you a varied internship in the field of high-power batteries with a special focus on battery test development and test execution. We are looking for a motivated Master´s student with an engineering/science background who wishes to learn more about lithium-ion batteries by joining us in performing tests, analysing test data and developing advanced test methods for the evaluation of high-performance batteries for power tools. The internship has a duration of at least 6 months.

Who is Hilti?

Hilti is the place where innovation is harnessed to improve productivity, safety, and sustainability in the global construction industry and beyond. It's where solutions are born based on strong customer relationships, making it possible to build a better future. It's where 34,000 people across 120 different locations worldwide take pride in being part of the team. It's where people have the opportunity to explore their possibilities, unleash their potential, take responsibility for their personal development, and build their careers for the long term.

From the pre-development of our own motors, electronics and firmware, to series-maturity - our intelligent mechatronic systems come from our own research and development laboratories.

What does the role involve?

• As part of your job, you will support us in developing advanced test methods for our lithium-ion batteries

• Your area of responsibility includes the independent preparation and execution of electrochemical battery tests as well as the subsequent evaluation and interpretation of the results, ensuring timely results of high quality for our research projects

• You actively contribute your own ideas to optimize practical laboratory workflows and data evaluation processes, driving continuous improvement and innovation

• You will be involved in day-to-day operations and project-related work

• The opportunity to visit our Innovation Center in Schaan (Liechtenstein)

Kaufering is located in the triangle Augsburg - Munich - Allgäu and offers an ideal traffic connection as well as numerous local recreation possibilities.

What do we offer?

We offer you a unique place to work, in which you are part of a creative and interdisciplinary team. At Hilti, you get everything you need to develop and succeed during your studies.

In addition, we offer you innovative Benefits, such as fitness and health offers.

The mission of the Hilti Group is "Making Construction Better," based on a passionate and inclusive team, as well as an employee and performance-oriented corporate culture. Integrity, courage, teamwork, and commitment are essential for Hilti - both today and tomorrow. We are proud to say that we not only talk about our values but also live them every day.

What you need is:

• Team player with strong collaboration skills
• Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
• Basic knowledge of (lithium-ion) battery technology
• Initial laboratory experience in battery testing (preferred, but not required)
• Basic programming experience with MATLAB
• Fluent in English
• Enjoys working in an international team environment
• Eager to contribute original ideas
• Practical, hands-on working skills
• Self-motivated with a strong drive for personal and professional development

Why should you apply?

Are you curious to work in an interdisciplinary and international team with the latest battery technologies in the field of high-performance batteries for power tools? Are you looking forward to an internship with a good mix of practical work in the lab and an office job? Then you have come to the right place. We will offer you a comprehensive mentoring and onboarding so that you have a smooth start in our team and can quickly familiarize yourself with the topics of battery technology.

During your job interview you will spend some time with us and get to know our company. Thus, you will get a feeling for the job and our corporate culture.

Hilti stands for equal opportunities. We are looking forward to receiving applications from severely disabled persons and similarly disabled persons.

Contact: Hilti Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH I Human Resources
Should you encounter technical problems during your application, please contact [email protected].