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.
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? Explore the possibility of implementing advanced characterization techniques (such as electrochemical impedance spectroscopy) in our battery pack. 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?
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:
- Enrolled in a Master’s program in electrical engineering or physics during the entire internship.
- Experienced in electrical laboratories. Electronic design highly valued.
- Experienced in programming, Matlab experience preferred.
- A proactive approach and self-reliant personality.
- 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.
