PhD Student Thermal Propagation HV Battery Systems (f/m/d)
PhD Student Thermal Propagation HV Battery Systems (f/m/d)
Braunschweig, DE, 38112
PhD Student Thermal Propagation HV Battery Systems (f/m/d)
The future of mobility is changing. What do we contribute to this? Volkswagen produces vehicles in 14 countries and delivers them to customers in more than 150 markets worldwide. Electromobility, smart mobility and digital transformation are our core topics for the future. For many millions of people, Volkswagen is the epitome of mobility – not only today, but also tomorrow. Become part of it and help develop new solutions with your curiosity and ideas. You can expect a diverse team that supports you and with whom you can grow together and develop your potential.
Questions about this position can be answered by Fabian Wenzel at fabian.wenzel@volkswagen.de
Brief Role Description
The Center of Excellence Battery at the Braunschweig plant develops high-voltage battery systems for electric and hybrid vehicles for all Group companies. This includes the design of the battery system as well as the development of electronics and software for the overall system. The "Test and Trial" department ensures compliance with our strict requirements in terms of functionality, robustness and safety for all functions, projects and organizations of battery development by means of intensive testing. The continuous development of our test methods, processes and tools, as well as the test infrastructure, is the cornerstone of the high quality of Volkswagen's high-voltage battery systems and the success of electromobility. In this extremely exciting and dynamically growing environment, we are looking for you to strengthen our motivated team of test managers. For the future of electromobility, the effective and efficient safeguarding of battery systems plays a key role in ensuring the quality features that are central to our customers (e.g. safety, robustness, reliability,...). In particular, the requirements in the field of thermal runaway (TR)/ thermal propagation (TP) determine the design of the high-voltage battery system. The large number of possible failure mechanisms requires a multi-criteria consideration of the TP safety concept at cell, module, stack and system level. On the basis of existing test data from existing projects, a method for the statistical validation of TP experiments for effective solution finding is to be developed and integrated into ongoing projects.
Possible Tasks within this Role
- Identifying failure mechanisms in the case of TP as well as developing a risk assessment from completed TP tests based on discrete input variables
- Developing a test stage strategy for the targeted evaluation of the groups of measures (esp. Test-supported, if necessary also supplemented by simulations) across all integration levels (cell, module/stack, system)
- Developing and evaluating various test methods for efficient proof of efficacy of the measures against the existing requirements, if necessary additionally executing experimental investigations
- Methodologically deriving recommendations for action at cell, module/stack and system level as well as developing a transfer strategy for future battery projects
The final doctoral topic is defined together with the professor (f/m/d). The prerequisite for the cooperation is the confirmation of supervision as well as a confirmed delimitation of topics by the professor (f/m/d) of a university or research institution entitled to confer a doctorate.
Qualification requirements
- Very well completed university degree in the field of chemistry, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, automotive engineering or a comparable basic qualification with the right to pursue a doctorate
- Experience in projects in the automotive sector and the development of HV battery systems desirable
- Advanced knowledge in the field of thermal runaway/thermal propagation desirable
- Basic knowledge in the application of test management tools and classic metrics for test control desirable
- Advanced knowledge in the development of test methods and the specification of test cases desirable
Relevant Soft Skills
- Creativity
- Teamwork
- Sense of responsibility
Relevant Hard Skills regarding…
- Scientific method
- Project management
- Organizational management
Your benefits within the 3-year doctoral program
-
Attractive salary & 30 vacation days
-
35-hour week, flexible working hours, remote work
-
Free seminars on scientific work and interdisciplinary qualifications
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Participation in the doctoral network for scientific exchange with science representatives and other doctoral candidates within the Volkswagen Group
-
Subsequent possibility of permanent employment
At Volkswagen, we value an inclusive and diverse culture. We offer a trustworthy environment because we live up to our corporate principles.
Responsibility – Sincerity – Courage – Diversity – Pride – Cohesion – Reliability
The future of mobility is changing. What do we contribute to this? Volkswagen produces vehicles in 14 countries and delivers them to customers in more than 150 markets worldwide. Electromobility, smart mobility and digital transformation are our core topics for the future. For many millions of people, Volkswagen is the epitome of mobility – not only today, but also tomorrow. Become part of it and help develop new solutions with your curiosity and ideas. You can expect a diverse team that supports you and with whom you can grow together and develop your potential.
Questions about this position can be answered by Fabian Wenzel at fabian.wenzel@volkswagen.de
Brief Role Description
The Center of Excellence Battery at the Braunschweig plant develops high-voltage battery systems for electric and hybrid vehicles for all Group companies. This includes the design of the battery system as well as the development of electronics and software for the overall system. The "Test and Trial" department ensures compliance with our strict requirements in terms of functionality, robustness and safety for all functions, projects and organizations of battery development by means of intensive testing. The continuous development of our test methods, processes and tools, as well as the test infrastructure, is the cornerstone of the high quality of Volkswagen's high-voltage battery systems and the success of electromobility. In this extremely exciting and dynamically growing environment, we are looking for you to strengthen our motivated team of test managers. For the future of electromobility, the effective and efficient safeguarding of battery systems plays a key role in ensuring the quality features that are central to our customers (e.g. safety, robustness, reliability,...). In particular, the requirements in the field of thermal runaway (TR)/ thermal propagation (TP) determine the design of the high-voltage battery system. The large number of possible failure mechanisms requires a multi-criteria consideration of the TP safety concept at cell, module, stack and system level. On the basis of existing test data from existing projects, a method for the statistical validation of TP experiments for effective solution finding is to be developed and integrated into ongoing projects.
Possible Tasks within this Role
- Identifying failure mechanisms in the case of TP as well as developing a risk assessment from completed TP tests based on discrete input variables
- Developing a test stage strategy for the targeted evaluation of the groups of measures (esp. Test-supported, if necessary also supplemented by simulations) across all integration levels (cell, module/stack, system)
- Developing and evaluating various test methods for efficient proof of efficacy of the measures against the existing requirements, if necessary additionally executing experimental investigations
- Methodologically deriving recommendations for action at cell, module/stack and system level as well as developing a transfer strategy for future battery projects
The final doctoral topic is defined together with the professor (f/m/d). The prerequisite for the cooperation is the confirmation of supervision as well as a confirmed delimitation of topics by the professor (f/m/d) of a university or research institution entitled to confer a doctorate.
Qualification requirements
- Very well completed university degree in the field of chemistry, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, automotive engineering or a comparable basic qualification with the right to pursue a doctorate
- Experience in projects in the automotive sector and the development of HV battery systems desirable
- Advanced knowledge in the field of thermal runaway/thermal propagation desirable
- Basic knowledge in the application of test management tools and classic metrics for test control desirable
- Advanced knowledge in the development of test methods and the specification of test cases desirable
Relevant Soft Skills
- Creativity
- Teamwork
- Sense of responsibility
Relevant Hard Skills regarding…
- Scientific method
- Project management
- Organizational management
Your benefits within the 3-year doctoral program
-
Attractive salary & 30 vacation days
-
35-hour week, flexible working hours, remote work
-
Free seminars on scientific work and interdisciplinary qualifications
-
Participation in the doctoral network for scientific exchange with science representatives and other doctoral candidates within the Volkswagen Group
-
Subsequent possibility of permanent employment
At Volkswagen, we value an inclusive and diverse culture. We offer a trustworthy environment because we live up to our corporate principles.
Responsibility – Sincerity – Courage – Diversity – Pride – Cohesion – Reliability
Braunschweig, DE, 38112