Working Student R&D Battery (m/f/d)

Daikin Chemical Europe GmbH - Positively Innovative 💡

Since 1933, Daikin Industries has been involved in the research and production of fluorochemicals, and is one of the world‘s foremost manufacturers of fluorochemical materials today. Daikin‘s unique expertise is essential to a variety of industrial fields: With world-class technology, we offer a wide range of high quality products with applications in automotive, semiconductors, health care, renewable energy, consumer cookware, wire and cable, textile and fabric treatment, paper and packaging, optics and displays, coatings and more.

Our newly opened Innovation Center in Dortmund is dedicated to R&D, technical service, and marketing. Here, we are conducting research on new and sustainable technologies like electric mobility.

Key responsibilities 🧪

• Slurry formulation and rheological optimization for high-precision coating via doctor blading and slot-die techniques
• Precision assembly of battery cells in controlled environments, such as gloveboxes or dry rooms
• Execution and evaluation of battery material tests in strict accordance with OEM norms and international standards
• Systematic documentation and analysis of experimental data to support scientific decision-making and enhance technical presentations
• Coordination of laboratory operations including inventory management

Your profile 🌟

• Currently enrolled in a university at MSc level, studying chemical/mechanical/polymer engineering or a related field
• Hands-on experience in material synthesis and multi-step purification
• Expertise in battery application methods is a plus
• Analytical thinking skills to correlate structure to performance properties and draw conclusions from data
• Cooperative working style and a proactive, positive attitude
• Familiarity with and strict adherence to laboratory safety protocols

What we offer 🚀

• Employment as a working student for up to 20h/week
• 15€ hourly wage
• An opportunity to gain hands-on experience at our modern R&D facility, working with state-of-the-art technology and a diverse, international team of experts
• Free fruit and beverages at the office

We look forward to receiving your application including your resume and certificates as well as your desired start date. A cover letter is welcome but not mandatory.