Internship Battery Cell Technology Development (f/m/d)

Volkswagen Group; Salzgitter; Vor Ort; EUR 17.000 - 22.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Die Center of Excellence Battery der Volkswagen Group sucht Studierende für ein Praktikum im Bereich Wissensmanagement der globalen Batterielieferketten. Sie unterstützen den Aufbau eines strukturierten Wikis, das zentrale Rohstoffe, Prozesse und deren Auswirkungen auf Nachhaltigkeit und CO₂-Fußabdruck übersichtlich darstellt.

Sie arbeiten eng mit den Abteilungen Technology Development and Simulation, Einkauf und Nachhaltigkeit zusammen, erstellen klare Visualisierungen und gewinnen Einblicke in

Qualifikationen

• Ingenieur- oder Naturwissenschafts-Studium
• Interesse an Batterietechnologie, Rohstoffen und Nachhaltigkeit
• Fähigkeit, komplexe technische Themen verständlich zu strukturieren
• Erste Erfahrungen in Literaturrecherche, Datenanalyse oder Wissensmanagement

Aufgaben

• Unterstützung beim Aufbau einer Wissensdatenbank für globale Batterie-Lieferketten
• Aufbereitung und Visualisierung von Daten und Prozessen
• Zusammenarbeit mit Technologie-, Beschaffungs- und Nachhaltigkeitsabteilungen
• Darstellung von Ergebnissen in klaren, verständlichen Formaten

Kenntnisse

Analytical mindset

Structured communication

Literature research

Data analysis

Ausbildung

Engineering, Natural Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering

Students including gap year

Tools

MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel)

Wikis

Databases

AI tools

Jobbeschreibung

Work environment

The Center of Excellence Battery brings together all Group-wide activities related to battery technology. Within this organization, the Technology Development and Simulation department is responsible for the cross-brand technical advancement of battery cells and battery systems. In addition to optimizing technical performance parameters, a key focus is the continuous improvement of sustainability characteristics. This includes, in particular, the analysis and reduction of the CO₂ footprint as well as increasing transparency across the entire battery supply chain. As part of this internship, you will support the development of a structured knowledge management system for global battery supply chains. The objective is to create a clear and reliable wiki that provides quick insights into key raw materials, processes, and their impact on sustainability and carbon footprint. You will gain valuable insights into the strategic management of global battery supply chains, contribute to current sustainability and regulatory topics, and independently develop a knowledge system designed for long-term use. In addition, you will work closely with colleagues from the Technology, Procurement, and Sustainability functions.

Work environment

The Center of Excellence Battery brings together all Group-wide activities related to battery technology. Within this organization, the Technology Development and Simulation department is responsible for the cross-brand technical advancement of battery cells and battery systems. In addition to optimizing technical performance parameters, a key focus is the continuous improvement of sustainability characteristics. This includes, in particular, the analysis and reduction of the CO₂ footprint as well as increasing transparency across the entire battery supply chain. As part of this internship, you will support the development of a structured knowledge management system for global battery supply chains. The objective is to create a clear and reliable wiki that provides quick insights into key raw materials, processes, and their impact on sustainability and carbon footprint. You will gain valuable insights into the strategic management of global battery supply chains, contribute to current sustainability and regulatory topics, and independently develop a knowledge system designed for long-term use. In addition, you will work closely with colleagues from the Technology, Procurement, and Sustainability functions.

Possible Tasks within this Role

• Building and structuring a knowledge wiki covering the most important battery supply chains (e.g., lithium, nickel, graphite, cathode and anode materials)
• Preparing and presenting complex value chain relationships (raw material extraction, refining, etc.) in a clear and understandable manner
• Analyzing and comparing processes, technologies, and production pathways in battery manufacturingIdentifying key factors influencing CO₂ footprint, costs, and sustainability
• Supporting the collection, evaluation, and structuring of data from internal and external sourcesContributing to strategic topics related to battery supply chains and sustainability
• Creating clear and concise visualizations, including tables, charts, and decision-making overviews

Qualification Requirements

• Students (including those in a gap year) pursuing a degree in Engineering, Natural Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable field of studyInterest in battery technology, raw material markets, and sustainability
• Ability to structure and communicate complex technical topics in a clear and understandable manner
• Analytical mindset and ability to work independentlyInitial experience in literature research, data analysis, or knowledge management
• Good knowledge of MS Office, particularly PowerPoint and ExcelExperience working with digital tools (e.g., wikis, databases, or AI tools)
• German language level C1 and English language level B2
• Additional language skills, particularly Chinese, Spanish, or Indonesian, are considered an asset

Keywords

Batterielieferkette, Rohstoffe, Nachhaltigkeit, CO₂-Fußabdruck, Wissensmanagement, Datenanalyse, Lieferkettentransparenz, Life Cycle Assessment

The gross hourly wage for internships (including mandatory internships) and thesis projects is equal to the current minimum wage.

Contact person for this posting: Sina Ede