Development Engineer - HW Component Release for MEB+ Batteries (m/f)

In this role, you coordinate and guide the development, release, and technical alignment of next‑generation MEB+ battery.

You prepare technical analyses, evaluate supplier solutions, and support the smooth industrialization of batteries.

What will be your responsibilities?

• Coordinate know‑how transfer between VW Technical Development and Škoda Technical Development for MEB+ battery cell EU/components
• Support hardware components from early prototype stages through series production
• Support the construction, release process, and development timing for MEB+ battery cells and related components
• Participate in international meetings, supplier visits, and test activities, representing Škoda in Group‑wide engineering environments

What skills, experience, and qualifications do you need? 

• You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, materials science, or a related technical field
• You have experience in battery development, preferably in high‑voltage systems, cell technology, or component integration
• You understand development and release processes for automotive components and are comfortable coordinating technical documentation and release steps

You work in an organized and structured way and can create time plans, technical proposals, and status reports independently

• You are familiar with BEV powertrain fundamentals, especially high‑voltage battery systems
• You are willing to travel for VW Group meetings, workshops, and supplier visits when required
• Fluent Czech language
• Fluent German or English language for daily communication with colleagues and suppliers from abroad. Even some of our internal meetings are led in AJ/NJ 
• A minimum of: 3–5 years of professional experience 
• Enthusiasm for the automotive area as well as for new technological solutions

What you can expect from us

• If you want home office sometimes, no problem, you can always arrange this with your superior.
• You will acquire project methodology skills, technical and technological standards or other skills in the automotive area via edu-courses and training schemes.
• You will broaden your language skills both via language courses and by using foreign languages on a daily basis when communicating with colleagues or suppliers from abroad.
• There are offices you will feel really good in. Development centres providing high-end technology for work. 
• More flexible working hours 7.5 working hours per day. The fixed part of the floating time lasts from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Apart from this, it's up to you whether you are rather an early bird or work prefer working longer until the afternoon.
• We are providing you the opportunity of a long-term stay abroad (1-2 years), and you can take your family with you. Get new life as well as work experience beyond the Czech Republic. 
• You will get the opportunity of enhancing your project management skills, acquiring new management skills or brushing up on a foreign language. There are training schemes available for you to help you with these matters. 

What you’ll enjoy about working with us

• There´s an annually paid 13th pay check waiting as a metaphorical thank you for your good work.
• Furthermore, we are paying out annual bonuses based upon the company's economic performance. Because if we´re successful, we intend to share this success with you.
• We are contributing to your supplementary pension insurance with CZK 1,600 per month.
• We are not only considering the Škoda vehicle future, but the future of your family as well. in case of a childbirth, you will get CZK 10,000 from us.
• We are valuing loyalty and believe in long-term cooperation. There´s a loyalty bonus waiting for you every five years (CZK 1,000 per year of working at our company).
• 5th vacation week as an extra and it´s purely up to you whether you go to the sea or to the mountains.
• You will not only get time off for your holiday, but a financial allowance as well. When using our partners’ services, you will be entitled to a contribution of CZK 2,900 per adult / CZK 1,500 per child.
• Days off at special occasions – wedding, moving house, birth of a child. Because there simply are moments when work can play the second fiddle.
• You can use your Sodexo card to diversify your leisure time. Treat yourself to some theatre tickets, practice sports or just enjoy some relaxing time in a sauna/wellness facility. There are indeed many options available to you.
• Choose a meal at our restaurants starting at CZK 40, there are up to 10 meals per day you can choose from.
• It´s our priority that you be fit and have a strong health, which is why there´s the company internal polyclinic available for our employees.   
• Škoda car rental for employees at favourable prices plus a discount when buying a new car.
• Interest-free loan covering an amount of up to CZK 600,000 for housing, renovating your home of for purchasing a new Škoda.