PhD Candidate Technical Supplier Steering (all genders)

Who we are

The mission has started. We proudly announce that in our Battery Valley we are starting our own battery cell production and the ramp up of our worldwide headquarters for global cell manufacturing. In this, the tasks and requirements of operations are varied. Operations takes care of all production related activities within the battery cell production. Our responsibilities vary from planning, constructing and rolling out the forthcoming battery cell factories. Furthermore, planning and implementing operating functions such as logistics, quality, production and plant management is also key elements within the area of operations.

Your role and key responsibilities

Optimization of the Integration of Equipment Suppliers during the Ramp-Up and Operational Phases of Battery Cell Factories in the Automotive Industry
Coordination and tracking of technical sub-projects in collaboration with other departments and partners
Preparation of management and leadership meetings with technical partners from Asia
Development of measures for problem-solving and project improvement, as well as a method to evaluate their effectiveness
The final topic of the doctoral thesis will be determined jointly with the supervising professor. A prerequisite for collaboration is a confirmed supervision agreement and official topic approval by a professor at a university or research institution authorized to award doctoral degrees

What you bring to the team

Excellent academic degree qualifying for a PhD in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Management, or a comparable field
Experience in the automotive, chemical, or battery industry
Experience in working with various project partners in an international environment
Ability to work independently and in a structured manner
Fluent in English and German

What makes you stand out

Motivation and enthusiasm for working in an international and cross-functional team
Willingness to take responsibility and work independently on projects
Additional foreign language skills

What to look forward to

Three-year doctoral program in which the doctoral students work on internal tasks of PowerCo in addition to their doctorate
35-hour week, flexible working hours
30 days paid vacation + 24.12. & 31.12. off
Interdisciplinary qualification opportunities
Regular feedback meetings and close technical supervision in the department
Opportunity for scientific exchange with other doctoral students of the Volkswagen Group

Company: PowerCo SE

Location: Salzgitter, DE

Job Function: Operations

Level of Experience: Doctorate

Job ID: 4084

Date: Oct 25, 2025

Are you a battery believer?

PowerCo was founded in 2022 to become a global battery champion. Headquartered in Germany, we are currently ramping up gigafactories in Salzgitter, Valencia and St. Thomas in Canada with a total volume of up to 200 GWh. We are integrating the entire value chain and building a supply chain as local as possible. With that we are driving the development of a strong, sustainable battery industry in Europe and North America.

Questions?

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careers@powerco.de

Benefits

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We believe that the best results are created in a diverse and inclusive environment.
Therefore, all qualified applications will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, religion, gender (identity), sexual orientation, national origin or disability.

PhD Candidate Technical Supplier Steering (all genders)

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