Research Assistant/Associate (f/m/d) - In the field of battery and fuel cell system design and construction

Weitere Informationen

The successful candidate will be employed under a regular employment contract.
The position is to be filled at the earliest possible date and offered for a fixed term of 1 year.
Continued employment for up to 3 years is provided, with the possibility of a 4th year extension.
The fixed-term employment is possible as it constitutes one of the fixed-term options of the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz (German Act on Fixed-term Scientific Contracts).
This is a full-time position.
The successful candidate has the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree in this position.
The salary is based on the German public service salary scale (TV-L).
The position corresponds to a pay grade of EG 13 TV-L.

Unser Profil

At the Chair of Thermodynamics of Mobile Energy Conversion Systems (TME) and the Center for Mobile Propulsion (CMP) under the direction of Prof. Dr.-Ing. (USA) Stefan Pischinger, research on all topics concerning the vehicle powertrain is conducted. Core focus is still the research on conventional combustion engine development like the implementation of innovative engine designs, fundamental research on more efficient combustion processes also in combination with alternative fuels or the improvement of the engine mechanics and aftertreatment systems. Additional research areas include virtual engine development, hybrid powertrains, electromobility as well as fuel cells and mechatronics for combustion engines. At any time research is closely associated with the ongoing development of intelligent methods for test procedures and engine calibration. The Chair of Thermodynamics of Mobile Energy Conversion Systems employs more than 260 scientific, technical and administrative employees as well as student assistants.

Ihr Profil

- Masters degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
- Knowledge in CAD systems, preferably ProEngineer and CATIA, experience in the field of cast and plastic construction is advantageous
- Basic knowledge of fuel cells and batteries is beneficial
- Good computer skills
- Fluent in English
- Ability to work independently
- Creative, flexible and team-oriented

Ihre Aufgaben

Mechanical Engineering with the specialization in process engineering / control engineering / construction technology (f/m/d)
or
Electrical Engineering with the specialization in power engineering / electrical systems (f/m/d)

- Development of fuel cells for a powertrain system, on-board power supply and a combined heat and power coupling system for the energy supply of buildings
- Design and construction of battery modules and battery systems
- Design and construction of fuel cell stacks and fuel cell systems (e.g. as a range extender to increase the range of electric vehicles)
- Supplier Management

Über uns

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Besoldung / Entgelt

EG 13 TV-L