PowerCo

PhD Mechanical Development Venting Systems Battery Cells (all genders)

Stellenbeschreibung:

Who We Are

Our mission has started. We are starting our own battery cell production in Battery Valley in Salzgitter and ramping up our headquarters for global cell production. The CTO organization takes care of the battery cell development. Our responsibility includes research, predevelopment of materials and components, series development, prototyping, testing and analysis of battery cells.

Your Role And Key Responsibilities

  • Analysis and evaluation of existing vent concepts for battery cells
  • Development and optimization of mechanical pressure equalization valves
  • Simulation and experimental investigation of thermal runaway
  • Execution of component and cell tests (pressure & degassing)
  • Development and evaluation of alternative vent concepts

The final doctoral topic will be defined together with the professor (m/f/d). The prerequisite for the cooperation is the confirmation of supervision and a confirmed definition of the topic by the professor (m/f/d) of a university or research institution entitled to award doctorates.

What You Bring To The Team

  • Completed master's degree in mechanical engineering, materials science or a comparable qualification
  • Knowledge of mechanical development, testing and mechanical & thermal simulation
  • First experience with common simulation software in the automotive sector such as PAMCRASH, Abaqus, StarCCM+
  • Very good knowledge of German and English (business fluent)
  • Structured, analytical way of working

What Makes You Stand Out

  • Ownership concept and hands‑on mentality
  • High level of creativity
  • Pioneering spirit

What To Look Forward To

  • Three-year doctoral program in which the doctoral students work on internal tasks of PowerCo in addition to their doctorate
  • 35-hour week, flexible working hours
  • 30 days paid vacation + 24.12. & 31.12. off
  • Interdisciplinary qualification opportunities
  • Regular feedback meetings and close technical supervision in the department
  • Opportunity for scientific exchange with other doctoral students of the Volkswagen Group

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Stelleninformationen

  • Veröffentlichungsdatum:

    24 Apr 2026
  • Standort:

    Salzgitter
  • Typ:

    Vollzeit
  • Arbeitsmodell:

    Vor Ort
  • Kategorie:

  • Erfahrung:

    2+ years
  • Arbeitsverhältnis:

    Angestellt

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