Battery Thermal Runaway Test Engineer (Working Student) (f/m/d)

Akkuracy is working to become Germany’s leading authority on battery safety. We are not a high-throughput lab but excel in high-quality cell- and small-scale testing to maximize understanding of the thermal runaway process. To achieve this, we conduct conventional abuse tests as well as specialized calorimetry and gas analysis using our purpose-built setup.

Right now, we are growing our team and are looking for you to join us! As part of Akkuracy you will work in a dynamic and friendly environment, where you support with technical tasks like designing new test rigs, upgrading existing hardware, and executing tests.

• You support with testing of batteries, including set up in the test rig, test execution, and data analysis
• You develop, prepare, and/or maintain thermal runaway tests rigs
• You are part of setting up our laboratory and assist with ad-hoc tasks that come up in a young company

• You are currently enrolled in an engineering or science degree
• You have the ability to work hands-on, proven through projects, and enjoy doing so
• You have a strong interest in battery technology and willingness to learn
• You have the ability to communicate well in English
• You have the flexibility to work two days per week on site during term time. We offer flexible working hours during exam periods.

• Work with cutting-edge battery technology from leading manufacturers around the world while getting to know state-of-the-art problems in the industry.
• Learn theory and hands-on knowledge from passionate, experienced engineers in 1-on-1s and deepen your understanding of batteries and advanced characterisation techniques.
• Regular, honest feedback
• Be part of setting-up, growing, and shaping a company, its abuse laboratory, and its culture. Learn how a company works.
• Competitive compensation, the equivalent of up to 30 days paid time off, flexible hours, hardware of your choice, and great career opportunities

We are looking for amazing engineers to join us!

Our application process is designed to be thorough but straightforward. For this role, we will first review your application and then invite you to a short introductory call to get to know you better.

If there is a good mutual fit, we will invite you to visit us in person for an interview at our test facility and office. After that, we can both make a a final, informed decision!