Working Student (m/f/x) Engineering & Testing

Working Student, Part-time · München

15 € per hour

Your Tasks

As part of our motivated project team, you will gain hands-on experience in developing and testing solar products for commercial vehicles, actively contributing to prototypes, test setups, vehicle-integrated components, and taking responsibility for our in-house material testing. Your responsibilities will include:

Design CAD models of mechanical parts using CATIA V5
Create complete system assemblies and generate detailed assembly drawings
Conduct mechanical and thermomechanical tests such as peel, tensile and shear adhesion strength tests on our in-house pull tester machine
Analyze test results, document findings, and present them to the wider team
Support the project engineering team with component research, design concept documentation, and project planning (e.g., taking meeting minutes)
Assist in the creation and maintenance of system wiring diagrams
Collaborate with project engineers on prototype builds, test setups, and design improvements, bringing your ideas into real projects

Our Requirements

You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Material Science, Renewable Energies, or a related field, and are at least in your 4th semester
You have a strong engineering background and a genuine interest in mechanical engineering and material science, ideally with a focus on polymers
You are analytical, solution-oriented, and enjoy working independently, while also being ready to get hands-on
You bring advanced CAD skills in CATIA V5 (Assembly, Part Design, Drafting, GSD)
You are flexible and ready to take on a variety of tasks, even if they are new or outside your direct responsibilities
You are required to be predominantly on-site in our Munich office. If you cannot work on-site, this position is not suitable.
Fluent in English; proficiency in German is a plus
You have a proactive attitude and share our passion for sustainability

What to expect

Join a visionary, highly motivated team in a young company with a clear mission – We pioneer solar mobility
Make an impact from day one – instead of rigid hierarchies, you’ll enjoy freedom, responsibility and the chance to drive real change
Flexible working hours, hybrid work options, and benefits tailored to you – from a public transport subsidy to an Urban Sports Club membership and more
Become part of a team culture built on trust, support, and honest feedback – we celebrate successes and learn together from our experiences
A bright office with a workshop in the north of Munich – easy to reach by bike or public transport, with a free charging station for your e-car

Interested?

Want to make a real impact with your work and actively drive the energy transition forward? Then join Sono Solar – we develop and market innovative solar solutions for commercial vehicles, helping to shape the future of sustainable mobility.

With us, you won’t be a passive employee – you’ll get hands-on, take responsibility, show initiative, and actively contribute to the development of our organization.

Do you want to shape the future with us?

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About us

Vision, passion, and professionalism. Creativity, trust, and love for our planet. All of this unites our team of around 35 colleagues. Together, we drive the realization of our vision: Solar on every vehicle. Our mission: We pioneer solar mobility.

We retrofit vehicles with our own solar technology and integrate it into a wide variety of vehicle architectures. This is how we bring solar innovation to the automotive and transport industry – helping manufacturers and fleet operators reduce emissions, save costs, and become more independent.

If you are passionate about sustainable technologies and want to be part of a visionary, impact-driven team, we’d love to meet you!

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Your way to us:

At Sono Motors, we want to attract people who will drive our vision with a high level of commitment and awareness of the impact of their own actions. We know that this is a high aspiration. But we want to be more than an exchangeable employer, because we want to make a difference with our work!