What's the role?
Kickstart your career by helping us innovate power tools! We're seeking an intern who is eager to dive into lithium-ion battery technology, combining electrical and mechanical knowledge to develop cutting-edge battery packs. You will experience working at Hilti as part of our battery research team and supporting actively our research projects.
Start date is flexible and depends on your availability. Part-time (min. 25h per week) or full-time with a minimum of 6 months.
Who is Hilti?
At Hilti, we are a passionate global team committed to making construction better. As a trusted partner for productivity, safety, and sustainability, we provide our customers innovative solutions that impact the buildings, roads, and infrastructure people rely on every day.
Hilti is where individuals grow lasting careers by exploring possibilities, maximizing their potential, owning their development, and making a real difference every day.
What does the role involve?
You’ll be part of our interdisciplinary battery team, working on the latest lithium-ion battery technology.
You'll work closely with our experts in battery research and development, gaining hands-on experience. Your role will involve investigating the newest commercial Li-ion pouch cells, improving our current testing methods, conducting advanced experimental tests, and analyzing and reporting your findings.
CAREER - Our interns explore all the different aspects of working at Hilti HQ where talented students enjoy the opportunity of working alongside experts in the field and contributing to Hilti’s next innovation. Interns in our department experience the dynamic international environment and continuing education by actively participating in innovation projects.
What do we offer?
Show us what you’re made of and we’ll offer you opportunities to move around the business – to work abroad, experience different job functions and tackle different markets. It’s a great way to find the right match for your ambitions and achieve the exciting career you’re after.
We have a very thorough people review process, unlike any we know of in any other business. We screen everyone in the company in a yearly career performance matching process. It means we can pair talent with opportunities - developing our people in their current roles or challenging them to work in new ways or in new places. It’s how we find the right fit and further our teams personally and professionally.
Additionally, we offer you a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits, these may include day care for your kids or a free in-house gym.
What you need is:
- Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or similar during the entire internship period.
- Prior experience in electrochemical characterization of batteries is beneficial.
- Initial experience in data analysis, scripting and programming, particularly with MATLAB, is required.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for contributing to a dynamic and stimulating international team.
- Troubleshooting skills and a self-reliant personality are highly valued.
Why should you apply?
About you: you are someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies, where a job title is not considered a final destination but the starting point.
Hilti is an equal opportunity employer.
