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Do you want to help shape the mobility of the future? Are you particularly fascinated by the centerpiece of electrification – the battery system? Are innovation and continuous development what drive you? Then you are in exactly the right place in our Battery Cell & System business unit! We combine the Group’s expertise for the development and production of battery cells and battery systems. In our battery system development, we manage global development activities for existing and new HV battery systems. Our department focuses on innovative joining technologies that are essential for modern vehicle production. We research and develop solutions to optimize the material-bonded connection of metallic substrates using adhesives, thereby creating the foundation for safe and efficient manufacturing processes. As a team, we work with a strong focus on the future and foresight in a highly agile environment.
Job Responsibility:
Analyzing surface textures and their influence on the adhesive bonding of metallic substrates
Conducting test series to vary adhesive gap thicknesses and surface roughness
Examining interfaces using spectral analyses and microscopic methods
Assessing strength and fracture patterns under various adhesive and substrate combinations
Contributing to the development of strategies for reproducible and cost-efficient series production
Requirements:
Successfully completed university degree (good to very good) qualifying for a doctorate in the field of materials science, chemistry, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline
Basic understanding of measurement technology, data analysis, and interpretation
Knowledge of material testing and mechanical strength analysis
Analytical and structured thinking
Independent and goal-oriented working style
Strong communication and teamwork skills
German and English language level B2
What we offer:
Attractive salary & 30 vacation days (+ 24.12. and 31.12. off)
35-hour week, flexible working hours, remote work
Special conditions for the purchase and leasing of vehicles
Free seminars on scientific work and interdisciplinary qualifications
Participation in the doctoral network for scientific exchange with science representatives and other doctoral candidates within the Volkswagen Group