Working Student Factory Simulation (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 Factory Simulation Team is responsible fort he simulation and optimization of manufacturing and logistic processes as a part of the central planning within PowerCo.

Your role and key responsibilities

Supporting simulation engineers in building, extending, and maintaining simulation models using Siemens Tecnomatix Plant Simulation
Preparing, processing, and analyzing input data for simulation studies
Running simulation experiments as well as performing basic evaluation and interpretation of results
Supporting value stream analyses, identification of bottlenecks, and evaluation of manufacturing concepts
Documentation as well as visualization and presentation of simulation results

What you bring to the team

Ongoing studies in a relevant field (e.g. Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics)
Basic understanding of production, logistics, or process systems and their key performance indicators
Basic programming skills, preferably in Python or SimTalk
Good English skills, spoken and written (mandatory),
German skills are desirable
Analytical, structured, and detail-oriented working style

What makes you stand out

First experience with simulation tools or libraries (e.g. discrete event simulation)
Basic knowledge or strong interest in value stream management,
Lean methods, and process-oriented thinking
Knowledge of or interest in OEE analyses and bottleneck analyses
Knowledge of or interest in operations research,
particularly for solving optimization or scheduling problems
High willingness to learn, proactive mindset,
and interest in interdisciplinary collaboration

What to look forward to

Diverse work environment with strong team-spirit
Project ownership through which you can actively take part in shaping the future of e-mobility
Health and wellness programs
Regular social events
Corporate Benefits

Company: PowerCo SE

Location:

Salzgitter, DE

Job Function:

Level of Experience: Working student

Job ID: 4713

Publication Date: May 28, 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?

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

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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