Intern Battery Development: Further Development of a Mechanistic Aging Model for Lithium-Ion Cells (Compulsory Internship)

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Number: MER00046GN In Group Research & Mercedes-Benz Cars Development (RD), we design the automotive generations of the future. We mean innovative products with the highest quality and efficient development processes. We are already working on vehicles that will secure the technology leadership of Mercedes-Benz in the future.

The battery development center is responsible for the development of HV batteries in Mercedes-Benz AG. These include the pre-development of concepts with suitable cell and module technologies and their protection by prototypes and their test. The Reliability team also bundles all activities for the physical and digital protection of the electrochemical life of the battery system and is thus the central contact for degradation forecasts. We develop models to understand the complex processes within cells and to predict their impact on battery usability. These challenges include: Literature research on degradation and ageing modes of lithium-ion cells and their modeling Introduction to existing ageing models and tools Development of a mechanistic ageing model Implementation of an additional aging mechanism for new silicon-containing cell chemistry Assessment of model quality and comparison with other models The activity can start from October 2026.

Studies in chemistry, physics, process engineering, material science, electrical engineering or comparable studies

Preferred knowledge in the field of electrochemistry, lithium-ion batteries and their degradation mechanisms

Experience with data processing and modeling

Secure knowledge of German and English in word and writing

Advanced programming skills

Advanced knowledge of Matlab/Simulink

Advanced knowledge in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

Personal competencies: enthusiasm for electrochemistry, Li-ion batteries and life forecast,

Analytical and conceptual capability,

Ability to acquire competence on the basis of scientific literature analysis,

independence,

target and result orientation,

safe handling of interdisciplinary questions,

High level of team capacity, motivation, communication and self-responsibility

Please note that your internship at this site must have a prescribed mandatory share. Additional information: We are looking forward to your online application with CV, lettering, certificates, current enrollment certificate with a specification of the semester, if necessary. Compulsory internship certificate and proof of the regular study period. Please do not forget to mark your documents as ''relevant for this application' in the online form and note the maximum file size of 5 MB. Further information on the setting criteria can be found here. Disabled and equalized applicants are welcome! The severely disabled representative (sbv-untertuerkheim@mercedes-benz.com) is happy to support you in the application process. People Solutions will be happy to help you with questions about the application process. You can reach us by email via myhrservice@mercedes-benz.com or by phone at 0711/17-99000 (Mo-Fr 10-12am & 13-15am).

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