AVL Research & Engineering offers a job in Türkiye (TR) as
YOUR PROFILE:
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Electronics / Control / Mechatronics / Mechanical or Automotive Engineering
• Proven hands-on experience (5+ years) with Li-ion batteries in automotive/industrial energy storage, with demonstrated depth in chemistry and cell characterization
• Experience working with battery suppliers and interpreting technical data (cell characterization, abuse tests, aging results)
• Solid understanding of thermal management for batteries (cooling/heating architectures, thermal limits, preconditioning needs)
• Familiarity with battery safety concepts and standards expectations (e.g., abuse scenarios, isolation monitoring principles, safe state concepts)
• Experience with charging-performance collaboration (charge curves, charge acceptance, lithium plating risk mitigation)
• Experience with different cell formats (pouch, prismatic, cylindrical) and pack integration strategies (module-to-pack, cell-to-pack)
• Experience with benchmarking / teardown interpretation and cost/performance trade studies
• Knowledge of recycling / second-life considerations and regulatory trend impacts
• Fluent speaking and excellent writing skills in English (German would be a plus)
• Willingness to frequent and long-term travel abroad
Good understanding of or interest in following topics:
• Lithium-ion Cells & batteries
• Battery system development
• Battery management systems
• Electrical components, sensors and actuators
• Electrical safety standards and calculations
• Electric vehicles, electric machines and power electronics
• Automotive powertrain
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES;
• Responsible for system and functional integration and technical project management
• Participation in the preparation of battery system requirements and specifications
• Liaise with the other teams to provide information regarding the battery requirements and specifications
• Evaluate and compare Li-ion chemistries for platform targets
• Define chemistry-dependent design constraints and operational envelopes
• Provide guidance on degradation mechanisms and implications for fast charging and warranty
• Provide technical direction for BMS strategy assumptions
• Define battery-relevant operating modes and expected behaviors
• Align with HV System Engineer on fault reactions
• Lead/participate in technical design reviews and track actions to closure
• Evaluate supplier test data and translate findings into design decisions
• Define and manage battery performance requirements and KPIs
• Define battery-specific validation needs and acceptance criteria
ABOUT AVL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING TURKEY
Established in 2008, AVL Research and Engineering is an engineering center of AVL with two R&D centers in Istanbul-Türkiye that develops mobility solutions with intelligent and advanced technologies, runs national and international R&D projects and serves customers from the Turkish and the global automotive industry.
AVL List GmbH (“AVL”) with its headquarters in Graz, is one of the world’s leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry, and in other sectors such as rail, marine, and energy. Based on extensive in-house research activities, the company delivers concepts, technology solutions, methodologies, and development tools for a greener, safer, better world of mobility and beyond.
AVL supports international partners and customers in their sustainable and digital transformation. The focus lies on the areas of electrification, software, AI and automation.
With a holistic approach - from ideation phase to serial production - the company covers vehicle architectures and platform solutions including the impact of new propulsion systems and energy carriers.
AVL drives innovative and affordable solutions for all applications - from traditional to hybrid to battery and fuel cell electric technologies.
As a global technology provider, AVL’s offerings range from simulation, virtualization and test automation for product development to ADAS/AD and vehicle software. The company combines state-of-the-art and highly scalable IT, software and technology solutions with its application know-how, thereby offering customers extensive tools in areas such as Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity or Embedded Systems.
In addition, AVL supports companies in energy-intensive sectors on their way to a greener and more efficient energy generation and supply.
Innovation is AVL’s passion. Together with 12,200 employees at more than 90 locations and with more than 50 Tech and Engineering Centers worldwide, AVL is driving the future of mobility. In 2024, the company generated a turnover of 2.03 billion Euros, of which 11 % are invested in R&D activities.
