Working student (mfd) in the field of MEFA component characterization

Everyones talking about sustainable energy - were getting it on track.

We are a company with probably the most experienced employees in our technology field in the world. As a joint venture of Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group AB we are responsible for all activities along the entire value chain for fuel cell systems: from research and development to production and marketing for use in trucks and other applications outside vehicles. The goal is to establish cellcentric as a leading global manufacturer of fuel cells contributing to climate-neutral and sustainable transportation.

The team R&D and PD MEFA is responsible for the end to end process of the Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA/MEFA): material specifications component geometry manufacturing process development and validation of experimental principle components.

That is why we are looking for you! If you are excited about materials characterization measurement technology and datadriven work we look forward to your application!

The main location is Esslingen Pliensausvorstadt

Responsibilities:
Support the adaptation and development of characterization methods incl. measurement routines on coordinate measuring machines and leakage test fixture design.
Perform measurements and characterizations on experimental MEFA principle components such as:
o Mechanical testing (tensile tests)
o Materialographic preparation & microscopy Imaging techniques
o Leakage testing
o Thickness measurements
o Sample preparation for SEM analysis
o Chemical analysis (FTIR Photo DSC etc.)
Prepare structure and analyze measurement data and contribute to presentations and technical reports.
Collaborate closely with process development and simulation to embed your results into material and process models.

Required Skills/Experience:
Ongoing studies in engineering or natural sciences (materials science mechanical engineering physics chemistry etc.).
Confident handling of MS Office.
Preferably first experience in materials testing microscopy or laboratory analytics.
Independent structured and analytical working style.
Good German and English skills.

Benefits:
We offer you interesting autonomous and varied activities with corresponding development prospects in a traditional company with a start-up mentality in one of the top future industries.
With us you can arrange your working hours flexibly and also work on a mobile basis.

Additional information:

Proof of current enrollment in a degree program with outstanding exams is required.

The position is available on a part-time (minimum 15 hours per week) or full-time basis for six months.

If your heart beats for fuel cells and you are looking for exciting challenges in the field of sustainable and climate-neutral mobility we look forward to receiving your application.

Please apply online only and include your resume cover letter and references.

We are particularly pleased to receive applications from severely disabled persons and persons with equivalent disabilities.