Working Student Study on DCIR and Support to Experts (f/m/x)

THE BEST INTERNSHIP IN THEORY - AND IN PRACTICE.

SHARE YOUR PASSION.

World-leading technologies don’t make it into a BMW until they’ve undergone one of the most challenging journeys imaginable. It takes dynamic teams with outstanding technical skills to take them from the drawing board to the road. That’s why our experts will treat you as part of the team from day one, encourage you to bring your own ideas to the table – and give you the opportunity to really show what you can do.

In the BMW Group's in-house lithium-ion battery cell development, a cross-disciplinary team of experts evaluates next-generation technologies at both cell and subcomponent levels. We offer an exciting opportunity for you to contribute to advanced battery research and gain valuable hands-on experience.

What awaits you?

• You will support analytical and practical activities related to lithium-ion battery cells across their lifecycle, with a focus on Direct Current Internal Resistance (DCIR) behavior.
• Furthermore, you help investigate DCIR across lifecycle stages such as formation, Middle of Life, and End of Life at different time scales.
• In addition, you contribute to identifying key drivers behind DCIR increase and assist in developing meaningful explanations.
• Moreover, you will support collecting and consolidating data from internal platforms and formation test documents.
• You assist with creating, refining, and maintaining structured visualizations and plots for production documentation.
• Additionally, you help ensure well-organized documentation and storage of results to enable transparency and traceability.
• You will also help with handling and transport of battery cells between formation, logistics, and test areas, supporting material flow and coordination.
  
  
  

What should you bring along?

• Studies in materials science, chemistry, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field.
• Basic knowledge of lithium-ion batteries is an advantage.
• MATLAB skills are a plus.
• Strong analytical mindset and structured approach to tasks.
• High level of flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic research environment.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Good English communication skills, both written and spoken.
  
  
  

Would you like to contribute to cutting-edge battery research and support our expert team? Then Apply now!

What do we offer?

• Comprehensive mentoring & onboarding.
• Personal & professional development.
• Flexible working hours.
• Mobile work.
• Attractive & fair compensation.
• Student apartments (subject to availability & only at the Munich location).
• And much more, see bmw.jobs/whatweoffer
  
  
  

Start date: earliest start 15.07.2026

Duration: 12 months

Working hours: Part-time

You can find helpful tips on your application and the application process here.

At the BMW Group, we place great importance on equal treatment and equal opportunities. Our recruiting decisions are based on the personality, experience, and skills of the applicants. Learn more here.

Working Student Study on DCIR and Support to Experts (f/m/x)