Battery Systems Engineer

Description

NIKI is looking for graduates of Technical University Departments/ Schools of Sciences/ Computer Engineering, or similar disciplines to develop, model and analyze the energy storage systems of the future for the automotive industry.

Become a member of NIKI Digital Engineering!

If you have completed your studies or doctorate and are looking for new challenges, interdisciplinary and diverse teams, and projects, send us your resume.

Our strategy is to transfer the know-how into practice. TWT is our trusted long-term partner, sharing and supporting our vision. Through close, daily collaboration, we design and deliver innovative solutions for clients and partners across the energy, health, and automotive industries. Combining interdisciplinary expertise in IT, digital engineering, and consulting, we turn ideas into impactful results that reflect our shared vision for progress.

What to expect

• Be a member of a TOP team. Highly qualified, innovative, and interconnected.
• Get involved with topics at the forefront of technology: Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Driving, E-Mobility, Model Based Systems Engineering, or Virtual Experience.
• Acquire social skills and engage with professionals in the field of data science.
• Collaborate with a group of international professionals on different projects.
• Advance your knowledge and career towards managerial roles.
• A dynamic, challenging environment resulting in continuous learning / education /progression.
• An enjoyable and international work culture.
• Ability to expand knowledge and responsibilities.
• An opportunity to influence the direction of a fast-growing area of the business.

Task Description

• Develop, model and analyze the energy storage systems of the future focusing on performance, safety and sustainability using modern methodologies.
• Create and optimize simulation technologies to model and understand electrochemical mechanisms in battery systems accurately and efficiently.
• Combine and advance modern data-analytics methods to support the physical understanding and modelling of aging phenomena in batteries.
• Analyze closely related E-Mobility applications with a focus on thermo-management.
• Generate, maintain, and improve internal simulation tools with respect to accuracy and performance.
• Coordinate our interdisciplinary projects in close cooperation with our customers
• Creatively catalyze innovative ideas and work with your colleagues from interdisciplinary teams on technological visions, also in the framework of national and international research projects.

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree with top grades in Mathematics, Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Technology or similar discipline, preferably with a PhD.
• Expertise in electrical energy storage systems and thermodynamics.
• Know-how in modeling electrochemical phenomena.
• Experience in the dimensioning and design of battery applications, from the cell level to the pack system.
• Experience in coding, mathematical modelling, numerical simulation (preferably CFD or FEM).
• Strong presentation and communication skills combined with excellent technical understanding and a confident demeanor.
• Excellent command of the English language and technical terminology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Enjoy interaction and direct communication, with a strong customer focus, assertiveness, and a sense of responsibility.
• Highly self-motivated and a team player -ideally with first experience working in young, dynamic teams.
• Innovative mindset, initiative, strong analytical and entrepreneurial thinking—and a good sense of humor.
• Good command of the German language.

What we offer

• Structured learning on the job, professional feedback, and a mentor open to all your questions.
• Innovative, highly technically demanding industry and research projects, interdisciplinary teams, and highly qualified colleagues.
• Open doors, and the chance to take over responsibility quickly – participate, shape, and leave your fingerprint.
• Discover new talents and shape your career path: Become a specialist, project manager, or manager.
• Simultaneous, collaborative work using modern digital platforms.
• Workplace flexibility.
• Flexible working hours thanks to our attractive flextime model - only compatible projects.
• Enjoy working with great colleagues in your day-to-day work.

Are you intrigued to find out more about this position? Then apply for a job with us!