Engineer (m/f/d) for Automation in Battery Research

Your Tasks

• You will design a robot-supported sample changer system for battery cells in cooperation with scientific partners.
• You will design, build and test a prototype of the system and assist scientific investigations on battery materials.
• You will design and program the software to control the system in cooperation with our IT specialists.
• You will plan and supervise the production of a scaled-up system by external service providers.
• You will create the documentation for the system.

Your Profile

• Successfully completed bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, physical engineering, or a comparable qualification
• Long-term practical experience in the automation of scientific measuring systems or production systems
• Very good CAD skills and good programming skills in Python, LabVIEW or C++
• Very good command of written and spoken German & English
• Ability to work independently and in a team, intercultural competence, open-mindedness and creativity, and commitment

Further Information

Mr. Dr. Klaus Kiefer, Herr Sebastian Gerischer

+49 30 8062 42204, +49 30 8062 43180

klaus.kiefer@helmholtz-berlin.de, gerischer@helmholtz-berlin.de

Closing Date: 17.10.2025

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.