What's the role?
In our interdisciplinary battery research team, you will work closely with your future colleagues from the research department and product development on the next generation of high-performance battery solutions and contribute to the further improvement of our battery systems. Applying your broad knowledge in battery testing, you will support various projects to demonstrate the feasibility of new ideas and technologies. You will be responsible for defining and executing test plans, support in preparing new prototypes, as well as analysing, documenting and preparing the gathered data and insights. With this, you will support us to validate new ideas and innovations to make them ready for implementation in our products.
Who is Hilti?
We develop, manufacture and sell cutting-edge products, technology, software and services for the global construction industry. Hilti stands for innovation, quality and direct customer relationships.
From the construction, simulation and design of the products, to the production of our own prototypes, to system testing and certification of our power tools - our innovation comes from our own research and development laboratories.
With 32,000 people in more than 120 countries, we're a great place for you to show us your worth, step up to new challenges and grow in your career.
What does the role involve?
In this challenging position, you will be responsible for structuring, planning and executing tests on cell and pack level, based on modern high-performance Lithium-Ion technologies. As part of our battery research team, you will work at the interface between battery research and battery product development. Thus, you will help us to transfer new technologies and insights from research to our battery applications. In addition, you will play an important role to refine and further develop our testing and data analysis methods.
Based on your experience in battery and cell technology, you will deliver important contributions to projects in the areas of battery management, operating strategies, system design, and battery modeling and simulation. You will have the unique opportunity to participate in all aspects of battery technology, from cell technology topics to pack and charger level topics.
At Hilti, we offer you the opportunity to show and develop your professional and personal skills. Take advantage of this opportunity and become part of our Hilti family.
We have 800 of the world’s best engineers developing and testing tomorrow’s technical solutions in our innovation center in Liechtenstein and Kaufering.
What do we offer?
We offer you a unique place to work, in which you are part of a creative and interdisciplinary team. We will give you a lot of responsibility to develop yourself and we´ll support you in shaping your individual career path.
In addition, we offer you innovative and personalized Benefits, such as
- Flat hierarchies
- Language courses
- Flexible working arrangements
- Free company parking spaces
- Company pension scheme (employer-financed)
- Subsidy for childcare
- Support in relocating and finding a flat
- Tax advice
What you need is:
- Completed degree (Diploma, Masters) in Electrical Engineering or a similar discipline
- At least 3 years of practical experience in handling Li-ion cells and batteries, as well as with the experimental techniques and devices
- Good understanding of battery technology and its application in electrical systems is beneficial
- MATLAB skills, affinity for scripting and hands-on work in the lab
- Enthusiasm for creative, interdisciplinary teamwork and independent work
- Curiosity, ambition, and a high degree of goal orientation
- Good knowledge of English, knowledge of German preferred
Why should you apply?
Do you like working in an interdisciplinary and multi-national team. Are you passionate dealing with new technologies and drive them further to bring them into real-world applications?
Then this is your chance: Look forward to experiencing an innovative and dynamic working atmosphere between research and product development. Become a part of our team to drive innovation in the dynamic field 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 Jennifer Cyffka I Human Resources
Should you encounter technical problems during your application, please contact mycareer-techsupport@hilti.com.
