Internship in Electrical, Electrochemical and Thermal Battery Cell Modelling and Simulation

Full-time internship at Porsche in Weissach modelling and simulating modern battery cells. The team develops and improves electrical, electrochemical and thermal models to support battery performance, lifespan and safety. Starts as soon as possible and lasts five to six months.

• Investigate the electrical and electrochemical-thermal behaviour of lithium-ion battery cells
• Develop and use battery cell models, including electrical equivalent circuit models and electrochemical-thermal models
• Set model parameters, analyse and validate models
• Automate the analysis of simulation results
• Interpret and assess simulation results

• A place on an engineering degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, chemical and process engineering, mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, aerospace engineering or physics (at least in your third semester or taking a gap year between a bachelor's and master's degree)
• Ideally, a completed bachelor's degree
• Basic knowledge of electrochemistry, thermodynamics, and heat and mass transfer
• Basic knowledge of equivalent circuits and networks used to describe lithium-ion battery cells
• A strong interest in lithium-ion batteries
• Basic knowledge of programming languages such as C/C++, Python and Matlab, and CAE tools such as COMSOL Multiphysics
• Enthusiasm and an independent, organised, thorough and analytical approach to work
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Very good German skills (at least B2)
• Complete application documents: cover letter, CV, employment references, school and university certificates, and any other relevant certificates
• Applicants from the European Economic Area need an identity card or passport.
• Applicants from outside the European Economic Area need a residence permit and, where necessary, a work permit for the duration of the internship.