Working Student / Intern - Hardware Validation (f/m/d)

Munich Electrification
Munich, DE
Career-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to electrical engineering students with hands-on lab experience and Python automation skills working in automotive hardware validation.

Best fit for

  • Electrical engineering students with hands-on lab experience and Python skills.
    — “Bachelor or Master student in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics, or a similar engineering field.
  • Candidates comfortable with designing and performing complex electrical test setups.
    — “Design and perform complex electrical and environmental setups for BMS products.
  • Individuals with a passion for electric vehicle solutions and energy storage systems.
    — “Highly motivated to take responsibility for projects, with a passion for innovative electric vehicle solutions and energy storage systems.

Things to consider

  • German language skills are a significant advantage despite English fluency requirement.
    — “Fluent in English; German language skills are a significant advantage.
  • Role involves rigorous documentation and evaluation of test results.
    — “Rigorous documentation and evaluation of test results.

How to stand out

  • Showcase specific Python projects for data analysis or automation in your resume.
    — “Strong familiarity with Python specifically for data analysis and automation.
  • Highlight any prior experience with climate chambers or high-precision measurement devices.
    — “Lab Operations: Set up, operate, and monitor laboratory equipment, including climate chambers, power supplies, and high-precision measurement devices.
  • Demonstrate your ability to take responsibility for projects in your cover letter.
    — “Highly motivated to take responsibility for projects.
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Intern

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What success looks like

  • designing and performing complex electrical and environmental setups
  • developing Python scripts for automation
  • evaluating test results
  • building prototypes
Typical background
electrical engineeringthermal measurementPython

Skills & requirements

Required

PythonElectrical EngineeringThermal MeasurementLab OperationsData AnalysisAutomationBMS ProductsElectrical And Environmental SetupsTest SequencesData EvaluationPrototyping

Preferred

C/c++VBA

Stack & domain

Electrical EngineeringMechatronicsPhysicsPythonC/c++VbaElectrical And Thermal Measurement TechniquesClimate ChambersPower SuppliesHigh-precision Measurement DevicesData AnalysisAutomationTest SequencesConcept And Design ValidationDocumentationPrototypingTest SamplesRobustness CampaignsResponsibilityInnovationPassion For Electric Vehicle SolutionsEnergy Storage SystemsCommunicationTeamworkHands-on MentalityMotivationProblem SolvingTechnical ExpertiseBattery Management SystemsAutomotive Electronic ComponentsEnvironmental And Robustness TestingElectric VehiclesStationary Storage SystemsElectronics DevelopmentSustainable Mobility

About the role

Original posting from Munich Electrification via Ashby

About Munich Electrification

Munich Electrification is an innovative company founded with the aim of accelerating the transition to electric and connected mobility. We develop innovative electronic control units for electric vehicles and stationary storage systems for our global customers. Our international team is composed of highly motivated and exceptional engineers. As a small and specialized team we are well-aware of the importance of each individual colleague and support and promote each employee according to their abilities and needs. Our office with adjacent prototype and testing lab is located in the heart of Munich at the Heimeranplatz.

This is what we stand for:

  • Technological Leadership: We challenge norms, innovate quickly, and anticipate future needs. We take smart risks and learn from outcomes to stay ahead.
  • Sustainability: We actively drive change for a sustainable future, aware of our impact and inspiring others to build a better world.
  • Team Culture: We believe work should be enjoyable, fostering a spirit of inspiration, celebration, and teamwork across the globe.
  • Entrepreneurial Spirit: We embrace change, think big, and push limits with passion.

Role Summary

As a Working Student / Intern in Hardware Validation, you will join our Hardware Development team to support the development of innovative Battery Management Systems (BMS) and automotive electronic components. You will bridge the gap between theoretical design and real-world environmental and robustness testing, helping to ensure our ME products meet the highest standards of safety and performance for next-generation electric vehicles.

Your future tasks at a glance

  • Test Setup & Execution: Design and perform complex electrical and environmental setups for BMS products.
  • Lab Operations: Set up, operate, and monitor laboratory equipment, including climate chambers, power supplies, and high-precision measurement devices.
  • Python Automation: Develop and modify Python scripts to automate test sequences and perform advanced data analysis on large validation datasets.
  • Data Evaluation: Carry out measurements for concept and design validation, followed by the rigorous documentation and evaluation of test results.
  • Prototyping: Support the team in building prototypes and test samples for early-stage validation and robustness campaigns.

What you bring with you

  • Academic Background: Bachelor or Master student in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics, or a similar engineering field.
  • Programming Skills: Strong familiarity with Python specifically for data analysis and automation; experience with C/C++ or VBA is a plus.
  • Measurement Expertise: Solid theoretical and practical knowledge of electrical and thermal measurement techniques.
  • Lab Experience: Ideally, you have already worked in a professional or advanced lab environment with a "hands-on" mentality.
  • Mindset: Highly motivated to take responsibility for projects, with a passion for innovative electric vehicle solutions and energy storage systems.
  • Communication: Fluent in English; German language skills are a significant advantage.

Our Offer & Benefits

The chance to be part of a highly innovative, agile, and unique team with prestigious customers in the automotive and battery storage sector. You will gain a deeper knowledge around connected & electric vehicle batteries, battery management and electronics development and strive in an exciting work environment

Benefits (Full-time Employees):

  • Trust-based working hours and hybrid work
  • Adequate and competitive compensation
  • Pension Plan/Bonus
  • Free access to the fitness center right next to us or subsidized EGYM Wellpass
  • Free snacks, coffee, drinks and lunch (freshly cooked by our chef) every day
  • Public transport ticket
  • Bike-Leasing via Business Bike
  • Experience various inspiring and fun team events
  • ME-branded clothing
  • Option to "work from anywhere" (6 weeks/year)

Source: Munich Electrification careers (Ashby)

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