What's the role?
You will actively contribute to the execution of industrial research projects for developing the next generation of cordless power tools at Hilti. You will be part of a multi-cultural team and responsible in collaboration with your colleagues for delivering fundamental knowledge on battery technology.
Are you willing to make a significant contribution to our cordless platform? Then we are looking forward to receiving your application.
Start date is flexible to the student's availability, duration for at least 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?
As an intern, you'll join our dynamic interdisciplinary battery team, where you'll dive into cutting-edge lithium-ion battery technology. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with our battery experts in testing and developing an advanced battery analysis tool. Your mission? Creating a tool that will consolidate our recently developed battery analysis methods. You'll also support our battery testing team by performing laboratory experiments to further explore this exciting field of research.
A.V., Intern, 2025: "I joined as an intern this March 2025, my work focusing on cell analytics which involves working in the glove box and running EC tests. The projects are quite dynamic, which keep me engaged and provide ample learning opportunities, especially when I continuously work with or support the other team members in lab activities. I'm happy to be part of a diverse and a welcoming team who make the work environment very enjoyable and stimulating".
What do we offer?
We really value our people, and we've worked hard to develop a reward package that reflects this, creating your future to be just how you would want it. Some of our benefits include:
- Connection with a diverse community of over 2,100 colleagues from 70 nationalities in a region where Liechtenstein, Austria, and Switzerland intersect.
- Employee groups actively supporting causes like female empowerment and the LGBTQIA+ community.
- Leisure activities like mountain biking and tennis.
- Opportunities for community engagement both locally and internationally.
- Shared e-bikes, an on-site gym, dining options, learning opportunities, free parking, fuel discounts, meditation/ relaxation rooms, and Hilti tool rental service.
What you need is:
- Enrolled in a Master’s program in computer science, electrical engineer or physics.
- Experienced in programming, specifically MATLAB and Python.
- A proactive approach and self-reliant personality.
- Enthusiasm of being part of an international team
- Excellent communication skills spoken and written English.
Why should you apply?
You are a driven engineer with a passion for exploring and actively shaping the future of battery technology. You seek a company that fosters open communication among colleagues and values the intern community's involvement beyond their immediate teams, with initiatives like the Innovation and Improvement by Interns (i3) program. If you are dedicated to achieving project goals, eager to learn from your colleagues, and excited about actively contributing to the team's growth, then you are the ideal candidate for us.
Hilti is an equal opportunity employer.