Deutschland, Ingolstadt

Fulltime: 40 hrs a week

Experience: 2 years

Closing: 25 August 2024

Introduction

Would you like to reach the next level in your career? At Brunel, you have the opportunity to continuously develop your career with renowned customers - across all industries. Take the decisive step in your career today and apply to us as an Energy Test Engineer.

What are you going to do 

Your role and your team:You will report directly to the Team Leader Energy Testing and work closely with our Component Testing team.
The Component Testing team is responsible for various disciplines involving the testing of components, systems and entire aircraft. It is divided into three departments: Testing, Test Management and Test Operations. Our team performs tests that support certification, development and research in the following technology areas: Propulsion Systems, Batteries, Structures, Environmental Testing and Hardware in the Loop (HIL).You will be the contact person for all battery tests and manage the entire test process from requirements analysis and concept development to test execution and data processing, always keeping the goal of qualification and verification of our aircraft components in mind. You will set up and execute tests of small and large prototypes and provide valuable input to electrical, thermal and mechanical battery engineers as well as production.

Your daily work routine:

  • Working with multi-megawatt battery systems
  • Planning of tests and consultation with stakeholders
  • Planning and setting up laboratories and laboratory equipment
  • Working closely with other integration engineers, especially in battery development
  • Analyzing test data and interpreting the results
  • Planning, setting up and maintaining test rooms and equipment
  • Design and operation of test rigs for testing electrical, electrochemical and electromechanical components, including battery abuse testing
  • Testing components for electrical and thermal performance, mechanical, abuse, crash and environmental behavior
  • Coordinating, preparing and conducting tests of battery cells, modules and packs as well as electrical parts and components according to CS-23, DO-160, DO-311 and other standards, internally and with partners
  • Provide critical feedback to relevant stakeholders (suggestions for design changes, process adjustments, software bug fixes, etc.)
  • Support in production planning and end-of-line test setup
  • Work on ad hoc tasks or projects as assigned by management
  • Working with the BMS system and test bench software
  • Preparation of post-mortem analyses and reports

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • MSc, PhD or equivalent degree in electrical engineering/power engineering/mechatronics or a related field required
  • Strong knowledge of working in electrical laboratories and best testing practices
  • At least 2 years of hands-on experience working with battery systems
  • Knowledge of BMS functions, CAN systems and general test bench software
  • Experience with electrical and battery test equipment such as high voltage supplies and loads, data acquisition systems and battery test systems
  • Experience with battery module and battery system testers (AVL, Kratzer, Basytec or similar)
  • EFK +AuS status/experience (level 3E according to DGUV 209-093) for HV systems or similar practical experience is a plus
  • Knowledge of battery systems, especially Li-ion batteries, is required
  • Experience in the automotive or aerospace industry is a plus
  • High motivation to help shape structures and processes
  • High degree of personal responsibility with the ability to work both in a team and independently
  • Goal-oriented, dedicated work style with analytical problem-solving skills required
  • Fluency in English is essential, fluency in German or another language would be an advantage

What we offer 

Brunel offers an in-house Ver.di collective agreement that has been adapted to the salary structures of your professional group. The contracts are generally open-ended and continue to offer 30 days paid vacation. The corporate culture at Brunel is characterized by mutual appreciation at all levels of the company and the diversity of our employees. Brunel also offers coaching and further training to enhance your profile. Feedback meetings help you to clearly define your career prospects. Have we aroused your interest? Then send us your application!

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Welcome to Brunel

Now great times are beginning! With Brunel you have countless opportunities to help shape technological progress. You decide how your career path goes. We support you in every phase of your career. You always have security behind you: Brunel!