Trainee Plant Health & Safety & Environment (all genders)

Who we are

The mission has started. We proudly announce that in our Battery Valley we are starting our own battery cell production and the ramp up of our worldwide headquarters for global cell manufacturing. In this, the tasks and requirements of operations are varied. Operations takes care of all production related activities within the battery cell production. Our responsibilities vary from planning, constructing and rolling out the forthcoming battery cell factories. Furthermore, planning and implementing operating functions such as logistics, quality, production and plant management is also key elements within the area of operations.

Your role and key responsibilities

Rotation through three different departments within the Operations HSE function
A two-month international assignment (overseas rotation)
Supporting activities related to explosion protection and ATEX compliance
Machine safety and functional safety
Machine planning, with a particular focus on FTFs/AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles)

What you bring to the team

Completed Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Fluent English skills and very good command of German
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Initial experience and a strong interest in occupational health and safety as well as environmental protection

What makes you stand out

Initial practical experience in the automotive or battery industry
Structured working style and strong communication skills
High level of self-motivation, initiative, and willingness to learn

What to look forward to

30 days paid leave
Mobile work options
Relocation support
More benefits to come

Company: PowerCo SE

Location:

Salzgitter, DE

Job Function: Operations

Level of Experience: Trainees

Job ID: 4827

Publication Date: Jun 30, 2026

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?

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Benefits

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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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