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Date:  Oct 6, 2025
Location: 

Salzgitter, DE

Company:  PowerCo SE
Level of Experience:  Doctorate
Job Function:  Technological development
Job ID:  4244

Doctoral Student A-Sample Line (all genders)

 
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
  • Development of an innovative heat press and hi-pot test for lithium-ion battery cells
  • Support of technical processes in the field of cell assembly on a pilot line scale
  • Management of external partners in the development project (mechanical engineering, simulation, etc.)
  • Assumption of technical responsibility to ensure individual project goals
  • Evaluation and preparation of technical decision templates

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
  • Good to very good university degree with the entitlement to a doctorate in mechanical engineering, process engineering, physics or a related technical/scientific field
  • Proven focus on electrical and mechanical tests during studies
  • Basic knowledge of materials science or battery technology is an advantage
  • Enjoyment of technical work and laboratory work
  • High level of teamwork and initiative communication and cooperation skills with business partners
  • Fluent in English
  
 
What makes you stand out
  • Hands-on mentality
  • High flexibility
  • Teamwork
  • Self-confident appearance and high motivation with strong assertiveness
 
What to look forward to
  • Three-year PhD program, where PhD students work on internal PowerCo tasks alongside their PhD
  • 35-hour week, flexible working hours
  • 30 days of paid vacation + 12/24 & 12/31 off
  • Interdisciplinary qualification opportunities
  • Regular feedback meetings and close professional support in the department
  • Opportunity for scientific exchange with other doctoral students of the Volkswagen Group
   
Company:  PowerCo SE
Location: 

Salzgitter, DE

Job Function:  Technological development
Level of Experience:  Doctorate
Job ID:  4244
Date:  Oct 6, 2025

Are you a battery believer?

PowerCo was founded in 2022 to become a global battery champion. Headquartered in Germany, we are currently ramping up gigafactories in Salzgitter, Valencia and St. Thomas in Canada with a total volume of up to 200 GWh. We are integrating the entire value chain and building a supply chain as local as possible. With that we are driving the development of a strong, sustainable battery industry in Europe and North America.

Questions?

For all the questions you may have, take a look into our FAQ.
Your question is not answered in the FAQ? Feel free to reach out to our colleagues.

📧 careers@powerco.de

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We believe that the best results are created in a diverse and inclusive environment. 
Therefore, all qualified applications will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, religion, gender (identity), sexual orientation, national origin or disability.

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