Thesis - Production Potential for Next-Generation Battery Cells in Europe

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft · Münster

ThesisGerman needed: fluent

Still open on 3 Nov

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Key facts

Pay: Unpaid
Duration: Until your thesis is done
Job starts: As soon as possible
Where you work: Company and home
Language needed: German and English
Subject you study: Economics, Business Chemistry, Business Informatics, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry
Apply by: 30 Nov 2026

In your thesis you assess selected production technologies of lithium-ion battery manufacturing for their transferability to future cell chemistries, for example sodium-ion or solid-state batteries.
Based on existing approaches, you develop an assessment model for selected process steps, considering technical feasibility, cost-effectiveness and scalability.
Using the assessment model, you analyze opportunities and challenges for European battery cell manufacturing.
Finally, you prepare the results in a structured way, derive recommendations for action and document your approach in the thesis.

You study economics, business chemistry, business informatics, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, chemistry, physics or a comparable subject with good academic results
You are interested in technical questions in battery and production technology and ideally bring first practical experience from a working student job in an industrial setting (e.g. consulting, product development, production and technology management)
A strategic-analytical mindset and conceptual skills set you apart
You work independently and solution-oriented
Good German and English language skills as well as good MS Office skills (especially PowerPoint and Excel) round off your profile

Flagship project: with your thesis you can help enable industry to produce battery cells economically and ecologically.
Exciting insights: you get insight into the many topics of Fraunhofer FFB and can specialize according to your strengths and interests.
Individual supervision: we make sure you receive high-quality supervision for your thesis. We support you with expertise and experience so that you can do your best.
Flexible working hours and home office: we understand that the schedule for theses is often demanding. So we offer flexible working hours and the option to work from home. This lets you fit your work into your daily life.
FFB climate and team spirit: besides a friendly, appreciative working environment and flat hierarchies, you can expect Christmas and summer parties and team meetings that allow exchange and networking.

In your thesis you assess selected production technologies of lithium-ion battery manufacturing for their transferability to future cell chemistries, for example sodium-ion or solid-state batteries.
Based on existing approaches, you develop an assessment model for selected process steps, considering technical feasibility, cost-effectiveness and scalability.
Using the assessment model, you analyze opportunities and challenges for European battery cell manufacturing.
Finally, you prepare the results in a structured way, derive recommendations for action and document your approach in the thesis.

You study economics, business chemistry, business informatics, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, chemistry, physics or a comparable subject with good academic results
You are interested in technical questions in battery and production technology and ideally bring first practical experience from a working student job in an industrial setting (e.g. consulting, product development, production and technology management)
A strategic-analytical mindset and conceptual skills set you apart
You work independently and solution-oriented
Good German and English language skills as well as good MS Office skills (especially PowerPoint and Excel) round off your profile

Flagship project: with your thesis you can help enable industry to produce battery cells economically and ecologically.
Exciting insights: you get insight into the many topics of Fraunhofer FFB and can specialize according to your strengths and interests.
Individual supervision: we make sure you receive high-quality supervision for your thesis. We support you with expertise and experience so that you can do your best.
Flexible working hours and home office: we understand that the schedule for theses is often demanding. So we offer flexible working hours and the option to work from home. This lets you fit your work into your daily life.
FFB climate and team spirit: besides a friendly, appreciative working environment and flat hierarchies, you can expect Christmas and summer parties and team meetings that allow exchange and networking.