Senior Battery Data and Simulation Expert (all genders) - #937754

PowerCo SE The mission hast 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. 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.

How you will CELLebrate

• Lead and Innovate: Coordinate, analyze, interpret, and evaluate detailed experiments and battery testing on automotive and laboratory scales to gain electrochemical properties of electrodes and materials.
• Drive the Future: Support the development of the next generation of batteries for e-mobility applications.
• Collaborate and Excel: Develop, implement, and support strategic projects and partnerships. Manage projects and work closely with interdisciplinary teams, both internally and with external partners.
• Hands-On Management: Take a leading role in developing, coordinating, monitoring, and analyzing battery tests. Manage samples, electrodes, and materials for testing in our state-of-the-art lab. Create and maintain a comprehensive test database.
• Innovative Testing: Develop suitable measurement methods for testing battery behavior and validating simulation models.
• Simulate and Optimize: Simulate the performance and aging of batteries, parameterize and calibrate electrochemical models, and develop new models and methods for detailed descriptions of physical and chemical processes in batteries.
  
  

What you need for our CELLebration

• Industry Experience: Several years of experience in the battery industry, particularly with battery cells.
• Educational Background: A successfully completed (under-)graduate degree in chemistry, materials science, physics, computer science, mathematics, engineering, or a comparable qualification.
• Technical Skills: Relevant experience in data analysis and good programming skills for data processing and visualization (e.g., MATLAB, Python, numpy, scipy, pandas, Plotly, Bokeh, PowerBI). In-depth knowledge of battery simulations, e.g., in COMSOL Multiphysics.
• Passion for Innovation: A keen interest in developing the next generation of batteries and knowledge in the fields of Li-ion technology and electrochemistry.
• Language Proficiency: Expert skills in English to thrive in our international team.
  
  

What else can you bring

• Initiative and Adaptability: High degree of initiative and ability to grasp new concepts quickly. Ability to work on several projects and tasks in parallel.
• Analytical Mindset: High analytical competence to solve complex problems.
• Technical Expertise: Experience with the organization of data in tables and data structures (e.g., SQL) and basic knowledge of SQL queries. Experience with PySpark and/or Databricks.
• Communication and Leadership: Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills. Above-average ability to work in a team.
  
  

What to look forward to

• Flexible working hours from 28 to 40h per week
• Possibility of a 4-day-week (up to 35h per week)
• 30 days paid + 10 days unpaid leave
• Mobile work options
• Relocation support
• More benefits to come