What's the role?
We are looking for a motivated student (m/f/d) for a thesis to conduct a feasibility study on design concepts for batteries. You work in a structured manner, are enthusiastic about conceptual work, and have a strong mechanical understanding.
Earliest start date: from the summer semester 2025.
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 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.
What does the role involve?
As part of your thesis, you will analyze the given framework conditions for the development of mechanical design concepts, taking into account the cooling of battery systems, and define the technical and functional requirements for your solution. Building on this, you will develop various concept approaches for the arrangement of mechanical components and create criteria for evaluating these concepts in terms of efficiency, material properties, and feasibility. Through regular exchanges and feedback sessions with experienced experts, you will continuously optimize your developed approaches.
We have 800 of the world’s best engineers developing and testing tomorrow’s technical solutions in our innovation center in Kaufering and Liechtenstein.
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:
- Student in mechanical engineering (ideally with a focus on product development) or a similar technical field
- Very good mechanical understanding and a strong affinity for simulation methods
- Initial experience in battery technology is required
- High level of commitment and team-oriented work in an international environment
- Very good English skills (German desirable)
Why should you apply?
You are motivated to develop yourself and your development results further and are always interested in finding the best solution. Then apply now!
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 mycareer-techsupport@hilti.com.