Battery Test and Certification Engineer

Are you looking for new challenges and want to work with complex products? Are you a driven person who likes teamwork? Do you have a customer focus and like to work close to the customer? If you are passionate about leveraging your expertise to contribute to the betterment of society, while simultaneously driving business growth, we invite you to seize this exceptional opportunity!

RISE department Electrification and reliability works with research, evaluation and testing that supports the development of sustainable transport systems with a focus on safety and electrification.

We work, for example, with electrical safety, environmental durability, functional safety, and machine safety. Battery and hydrogen technology in new powertrains and energy systems are also important areas for the department. The location for the role is Borås, Sweden.

At the Unit for Product Safety, where Energy Storage is included, we work with Detonator Testing, Ex Hazardous Areas, Battery Testing, ESD protection, IP-classification, Material Testing, Electrical Safety, Project Management. We also hold training in selected areas of expertise.

About the role
We are looking for an experienced test engineer in the technology area of ​​rechargeable battery cells, HV battery technology and battery development. In this role, you will test developed products for certification according to standards to get the products approved for the European market. Furthermore, you will perform verification and / or validation of cells, modules, or complete battery packs with varying amounts of energy.

You work independently and in teams with responsible for your customer projects. You will also collaborate with other colleagues and departments on larger projects covering other types of tests. You have full responsibility for customer satisfaction and profitability in your projects. We develop our business continuously and you naturally contribute to ensuring that we develop with our customers.

Furthermore, we are particularly interested in individuals who possess expertise in battery abuse testing. In this capacity, you will be at the forefront of designing and executing tests that simulate extreme conditions and abuse scenarios, ensuring the utmost safety and performance of our battery technologies. By expanding your role to encompass battery abuse testing, you will have a direct impact on enhancing the reliability and resilience of our products in real-world applications. 

Who are you?
The work requires you to be independent, orderly, structured, analytical, creative, business-like, and communicative. You are flexible, can both work independently and plan your work at the same time as team spirit and cooperation are important. To thrive in the role, you are outgoing and enjoy having contact with customers and colleagues. The team in Energy storage has great growth potential and this means that there are many different development opportunities for you within technology, project management and sales.

Background and specific skills:

- University degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent 
- Good at analyzing and solving complex technical problems
- Battery testing in R&D and / or the automotive industry
- Project management / coordinating skills in a flexible and often changing environment
- Good negotiation and problem-solving ability
- Can-do attitude and an entrepreneurial spirit
- Ability to collaborate well with others in a team environment, as well as working independently

Welcome with your application!
For more information about the position, please contact Anton Kersten, Group Manager within Energy Storage Systems, at +46 73 040 05 49. The last application date is 23th of August 2023.

Our union representatives are: Lazaros Tsantaridis, SACO, +46 10 516 62 21 and Bertil Svensson, Unionen, +46 10 516 53 56.