Test Cell Engineers to Gothenburg SEEL

Would you like to be a part of a startup with focus on electromobility and innovation? We are now expanding our team in Säve, Gothenburg with more colleagues for our test rigs for electric drivetrains.

The facility in Säve includes two electric machine rigs, two electric axle rigs, and an NVH electric axle rig. Welcome to SEEL!

About Us
SEEL, the Swedish Electric Transport Laboratory,  is a collaboration between Chalmers and RISE for research and development of electromobility. SEEL is currently completing the establishment of three state-of-the-art testing facilities in Gothenburg, Nykvarn, and Borås. The goal of SEEL is to improve efficient knowledge building and collaboration to accelerate the development of electrified transportation.

The automotive and aviation industry, the maritime sector, and developers of relevant technology will have the opportunity to test prototypes and products at independent test facilities with brand new equipment. We currently have around 30 dedicated employees at SEEL and expanding rapidly.

You can read more about SEEL here: https://www.ri.se/en/seel

About the Role
In the role of Test Cell Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining rig functionality. You will manage the rig's uptime, performance, and be responsible for quality assurance. Your main tasks will include operating and developing driveline rigs and supporting your colleagues in their work.

You will develop tests, processes, and methods and participate in the preparation and installation of test objects. Workplace safety is of great importance, and you will contribute to ensuring processes that are both safe and of high quality. Part of your work will involve close collaboration with our customers, and you will play a crucial role in delivering a positive customer experience. You will be part of the initial operator team at SEEL and will have daily contact with the management team to build and further develop the company.

You will report to Director Powertrain Testing. The positions is located in Gothenburg, Säve, at our new facility. Occasional travel may be required a few times a year.

Who Are You?
To succeed in this role, you should have at least a technical high school education, but most likely a post-secondary engineering degree or equivalent work experience. You have several years of relevant experience and industry knowledge in the automotive sector, which has given you knowledge of typical test objects for an operation like SEEL's. You have good understanding of the mechanical and electrical properties of a driveline rig.

As a person, you are attentive, proactive, responsible, and highly motivated to solve problems. You have good teaching skills and be willing to train junior rig operators and customers. Proficiency in English and Swedish, both spoken and written, is a requirement, as well as a B driver's license. C and D driver's licenses and a forklift license are advantageous but not mandatory.

Are we right for each other? 
At our place, passionate problem solvers come together to tackle some of the world's most important, and perhaps most enjoyable, challenges. We can't promise you an easy job, but what we can promise you is a group of dedicated colleagues and some truly exciting societal challenges to address. With us, you have the opportunity to make a real difference. Welcome to the future of electromobility.

Welcome with Your Application!
For more information about the position, please contact Jan Almqvist, Director Powertrain Testing at SEEL, at +46 10 516 54 60. The application deadline is October 10, 2023, and interviews will be conducted continuously.

Our union representatives are Lazaros Tsantaridis, Sveriges Ingenjörer (SACO), at 010-228 41 22, and Bertil Svensson, Unionen, at 010-516 53 56.