Mechatronic Prototype Manufacturing & Test and Lab Service

Date: Mar 25, 2026

Location: Kirchheim/Teck-Nabern, BW, DE, 73230

Company: cellcentric GmbH & Co. KG

Everyone's talking about sustainable energy - we're getting it on track.

We are a company with probably the most experienced employees in our technology field in the world. As a joint venture of Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group AB, we are responsible for all activities along the entire value chain for fuel cell systems: from research and development to production and marketing for use in trucks and other applications outside vehicles. The goal is to establish cellcentric as a leading global manufacturer of fuel cells, contributing to climate-neutral and sustainable transportation.

 

We are a company with probably the most experienced employees in our technology field in the world. As a joint venture of Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group AB, we are responsible for all activities along the entire value chain for fuel cell systems: from research and development to production and marketing for use in trucks and other applications outside vehicles. The goal is to establish cellcentric as a leading global manufacturer of fuel cells, contributing to climate-neutral and sustainable transportation.

 

The “Prototype Manufacturing & Test and Lab Service” team assembles the first fuel cell units as test samples for test systems and vehicle prototypes, integrates adapters for testing technology, test bench adaptations and executes intermediate and final tests. Furthermore the mechanical and electrical buildup of system test benches as well as the modification, maintenance, calibration and repair was executed. The mechanical workshop manufactures components for the first development sytems based on 3D CAD data , the EE workshop produces LV and HV components and cable sets as well as the wiring harness for the additional measurement technology.

 

Responsibilities:
•    You assemble fuel cell systems with measuring sensors according to 3D data sets and flow charts
•    You support the integration of test models in test systems and their commissioning
•    You are responsible for documenting assembly steps, test results and abnormalities
•    You manufacture mounting devices and adapters for the integration of measuring equipment
•    You take over customizing, maintenance and repair of prototype test systems
•    You support the analysis of failures, troubleshooting and immediate measures

 

Experience and Qualification:
•    You are trained as a mechanic, electromechanic or have a comparable training.
•    You have several years of experience as a plant mechanic or in the assembly of fuel cell systems.
•    You have prefarebly TIG welding experience and a plastic welder license according to DVS 2212.
•    Your strengths include a strong technical understanding, as well as a readiness of mind, flexibility, customer orientation and a high level of quality awareness.
•    Our values passion, perseverance, personal responsibility and a trustful cooperation are also the framework for a successful cooperation for you.
•    You love to work in an international environment and speak English as well as German.

 

Benefits:
•    We offer you interesting, autonomous and varied activities with corresponding development prospects in a traditional company with a start-up mentality in one of the top future industries; 
•    You will receive a very attractive compensation package;
•    With us you can flexibly arrange your working hours, work on a mobile basis and also bring your assignment up to 20 days a year from other EU countries.;
•    We offer you at least 30 days of vacation per year;
•    You want a company pension plan, private and occupational accident insurance, capital-forming benefits?  That's what you get from us;
•    With us, work-life balance is not just an empty promise: we offer you flexible working time models for parents or part-time employees;
•    With our comprehensive health management program, we support your fitness and well-being – from regular yoga sessions and an attractive bike leasing option to voluntary health check-ups by our company doctor directly at our locations;
•    Our restaurant provides you with soul food at a discounted price;
•    You will be challenged - but also encouraged through a wide range of training and development opportunities;
•    On top, we offer you exclusive leasing and purchase conditions for Mercedes-Benz and Smart vehicles.

Additional information:

 

If your heart beats for fuel cells and you are looking for exciting challenges in the field of sustainable and climate-neutral mobility, we look forward to receiving your informative application documents.

 

Please apply online only and enclose your CV, a cover letter and certificates. 

 

We are particularly pleased to receive applications from severely disabled persons and persons with disabilities of equal status.

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