Principle/Senior Engineer in Battery System Engineering

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Principle/Senior Engineer in Battery System Engineering, Nuremberg

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Client:

Huawei Research Center Germany & Austria

Location:

Nuremberg, Germany

Job Category:

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

2

Posted:

09.05.2025

Expiry Date:

23.06.2025

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Job Description:

Huawei's vision is to enrich life through communication. We are a fast growing and leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider.

Driven by a commitment to operations, ongoing innovation, and open collaboration, we have established a competitive ICT portfolio of end-to-end solutions in Telecom and enterprise networks, Devices and Cloud technology and services.

Huawei is active in more than 170 countries and has over 197,000 employees of which more than 80,000 are engaged in research and development (R&D). With us you have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, multinational environment with more than 150 nationalities worldwide.

Huawei’s Nuremberg Research Center is responsible for Network Energy Advanced Technology Research, Architecture Evolution Design and Strategic Technology Planning.

The Power Conversion Technology Laboratory within Huawei’s Nuremberg Research Center focuses on Advanced Digital Power Technology Research, Architecture Evolution Design, and Strategic Technology Planning. It plays a crucial role in Huawei's Digital Power business, designing and developing power converters and control systems for applications like PV Solar & Battery Energy Storage, Data Centers, Electric Vehicles, and Embedded Power Supply.

Join us as a

Principle/Senior Engineer in Battery System Engineering (m/f/d)

Your mission

• Provide insights into core technologies for next-generation battery energy storage system designs, including novel cooling strategies, advanced power electronics integration, and energy management system interfaces.
• Contribute to the development of advanced battery management systems with innovative monitoring and state estimation methods, supporting the elaboration of specifications.
• Offer insights into application-specific requirements of stationary battery energy storage systems, particularly in European markets such as residential, district/micro-grids, C&I, and utility-scale applications.
• Provide insights on hybrid energy storage systems and market developments aligned with energy transition needs.
• Model and simulate battery energy storage systems, considering electrical, thermal behavior, aging mechanisms, and safety concepts.
• Model and simulate hybrid energy storage systems for high power and long-duration storage applications.
• Balance accuracy and computational complexity in battery models for system simulation, stress analysis, and algorithm development.
• Use system simulation for performance evaluation of battery packs and entire BESS under various operating conditions and states.
• Investigate fault scenarios and their impacts on BESS, such as increased resistance or internal shorts.
• Assess the impact of load profiles on BESS lifetime in different applications.
• Support the development of collaborations with European research institutions and maintain long-term relationships.
• Collaborate closely with Huawei Digital Power R&D and product teams.

Your areas of expertise

• PhD in electrical engineering, control science, electrochemistry, physics, or related fields.
• Extensive experience in battery energy storage, understanding stationary applications and challenges.
• Published scientific papers in battery modeling, application studies, or management systems.
• Experience leading project teams and managing projects.
• Strong relationships with top European research groups.
• Willingness to travel within Europe and China.
• Fluent in English and German; knowledge of Chinese and other European languages is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and adaptability to multicultural environments.

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Your rewards of working here

• Innovative culture with team spirit and knowledge exchange within our global network.
• Healthy meals available in our company canteen.
• Various training opportunities, including online and face-to-face courses in German and Mandarin.
• Diverse environment with around 40 nationalities.
• Self-responsible work in a motivated, growing team.

Please send your application and CV (including cover letter and references) in English.

Huawei is a leading global ICT solutions provider, committed to developing the future information society and building a Better Connected World.