Development Engineer Battery Cell Testing | Entwicklungsingenieur Versuch Batteriezellen (m/w/d)

FERCHAU GmbH Niederlassung Stuttgart Automotive

Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Jan 12, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role involves taking component responsibility for Li-ion cells within various High-Voltage (HV) battery projects, primarily focusing on development and validation activities. The Development Engineer will define, coordinate, and evaluate cell tests to assess performance, lifespan, environmental resilience, and safety. A key daily task includes deriving electrical, thermal, chemical, and mechanical cell requirements based on overall HV battery system needs, and subsequently developing and validating the operating windows for these Li-ion cells. Success in this position requires a degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or Mechatronics, coupled with several years of experience in Li-ion cell development and testing. The position is attractive due to its complex projects for major automotive OEMs and suppliers, offering an opportunity to significantly advance battery technology while requiring strong communication skills and business-fluent English proficiency.

Required Skills

Education

Completed university degree in Engineering Sciences, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering/Electronics, Mechatronics, or comparable qualification

Experience

  • Several years of experience in the development and testing of Li-ion cells, Li-ion cell chemistry, or HV battery systems
  • Professional experience in defining and coordinating validation activities with international suppliers and service providers

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Willingness to travel; Knowledge of Chinese language is advantageous; High degree of self-initiative and target orientation; Strong assertiveness