R&D Scientist / Engineer Next Generation Batteries (m/f/d)


Samsung SDI Europe GmbH is a subsidiary of Samsung SDI and Part of Samsung Group in South Korea. Samsung SDI is one of the major suppliers of lithium-ion batteries worldwide. Since 2010 Samsung SDI is the global market leader in Li-ion technology. We deliver customer specific solutions for the future of e-mobility, large electrical storage systems, renewable energy and mobile, digital consumer products and power-tools.

 

Samsung SDI R&D Europe (SDIRE) is a newly established Munich branch of Samsung SDI R&D. We are looking for great minds, keen to shape cutting-edge development of next generation battery technology. You will be part of a newly established interdisciplinary research team bridging academic research and large scale manufacturing. You will interact with local academic institution and R&D facilities, the Samsung global R&D headquarter and series manufacturing.

 

We are looking for a new team member in Ismaning (near Munich) as

 

R&D Scientist / Engineer Next Generation Battery (m/f/d)

 

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

In this position, you will be responsible for research project management at SDIRE and partners with a focus on:

  • developing innovative concepts and technologies for Li-ion batteries, including all solid state, Li-sulfur, Li-air, non-Li technologies
  • screening research activities, identifying tech-trends in academia, institutes, and major companies and assess and select suitable research topics
  • identifying creative solutions to generate intellectual property
  • testing and validation of battery cell performance

 

Your Profile

  • Ph.D. in the field of chemical engineering, electrochemistry, physical chemistry, materials science or comparable
  • Experience in the field of current and next-generation batteries (e.g. Li-metal battery, all-solid-state, Li-Sulfur, Li-Air, advanced Li-ion battery)
  • Interdisciplinary work experience
  • Business fluent in English, German skills are a plus
  • Problem solving skills and proactive nature

 

Our Offer

  • A small, developing, intercultural team that works closely with colleagues on-site and in Korea
  • Being part of the establishment of the brand new Samsung SDI R&D center in Europe
  • A pleasant and open company culture
  • Various employee benefits, e.g. quarterly team events, two annual company events as well as subsidies for sports activities, meal vouchers and the opportunity of mobile working


You would like to be part of our intercultural company in a dynamic future industry?

We are looking forward to receiving your complete application (cover letter, resume) in English.