What's the role?
Step into a key innovation role at Hilti — where you’ll lead the development of cutting-edge joining technologies for our next-generation battery systems. From early concept to production, you’ll drive technical readiness, shape industrialization, and orchestrate prototype builds at the heart of our Battery Technical Centre.
Who is Hilti?
Hilti is the place where innovation is harnessed to improve productivity, safety, and sustainability in the global construction industry and beyond. It's where solutions are born based on strong customer relationships, making it possible to build a better future. It's where 34,000 people across 120 different locations worldwide take pride in being part of the team. It's where people have the opportunity to explore their possibilities, unleash their potential, take responsibility for their personal development, and build their careers for the long term.
From the construction, simulation and design of the products, to the production of our own prototypes, to system testing and certification of our power tools - our innovation comes from our own research and development laboratories.
What does the role involve?
1. Lead the development, verification, and qualification of joining processes for battery cells and packs
2. Ensure early-phase process readiness to reduce time-to-market and industrialization risks
3. Investigate and evaluate emerging joining technologies for future battery production
4. Act as process owner and lead technical expert across battery-related projects
5. Provide hands-on support and guidance to cross-functional technology and product teams
6. Support industrialization efforts and resolve joining-related production challenges
7. Drive standardization and structured knowledge transfer across teams and projects
8. Organize and manage the operations of the Battery Technical Centre
9. Plan and oversee prototype build-ups for trials, testing, and validation
93% of our people say they’re proud to work for Hilti, thanks to the quality of our products and the way we look after our people.
What do we offer?
We offer you a unique place to work, in which you are part of a creative and interdisciplinary team. We will give you a lot of responsibility to develop yourself and we´ll support you in shaping your individual career path.
In addition, we offer you innovative and personalized Benefits, such as
10. In-house fitness area with training courses
11. Flexible working arrangements
12. Mobile working (up to 50% of the monthly working hours)
13. Sabbatical
14. Subsidised Company Bike
15. Subsidised monthly and annual public transport subscriptions
16. Asset creating benefit
17. Company pension scheme (employer-financed)
18. Subsidy for childcare
19. Summer holiday care for children
20. Two impactful days to make a difference in the environment and society
Further benefits:
21. Support in relocating and finding a flat
22. Tax advice
The mission of the Hilti Group is "Making Construction Better," based on a passionate and inclusive team, as well as an employee and performance-oriented corporate culture. Integrity, courage, teamwork, and commitment are essential for Hilti - both today and tomorrow. We are proud to say that we not only talk about our values but also live them every day.
What you need is:
23. Deep knowledge and practical experience with joining technologies, ideally in battery applications
24. Familiarity with battery manufacturing and prototyping environments
25. Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Material Science, Industrial Engineering or Process Engineering (PhD is a plus)
26. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex, multi-project challenges
27. Proven experience in leading technical teams, preferably in R&D or prototyping settings
28. Excellent communication and collaboration skills across diverse teams and stakeholders
29. A proactive, tech-savvy mindset with a drive for innovation and continuous improvement
30. Fluency in English and German (spoken and written)
Why should you apply?
This is your opportunity to be part of a globally impactful team that is shaping the future of Hilti batteries. You will work in a highly collaborative, agile environment with a diverse group of experts — all while directly contributing to Hilti's solutions used by customers around the world.