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Date:  Mar 27, 2025
Location: 

Salzgitter, DE

Company:  PowerCo SE
Level of Experience:  Professionals
Job Function:  Energy Storage Systems
Job ID:  3295

Expert Chief Engineer (all genders)

 
With whom you will CELLebrate

The mission has started. We are starting our own battery cell production in our Battery Valley and ramping up our global headquarters for global cell production. This includes ESS (Energy Storage System) and non-automotive applications. The ESS organisation takes care of the upstream storage value chain. Our responsibilities include research, pre-development of materials and components, series development, prototyping, testing and analyses of ESS components & storage systems.

  
 
How you will CELLebrate
  • Responsibility for the technical management of development projects
  • Defining the general system architecture, technical requirements and specifications for BESS solutions
  • Monitoring and ensuring compliance with requirements throughout the project cycle.
  • Overseeing the design and creation of sample stages of battery storage systems and conducting tests to validate performance and safety requirements
  • Liaising with other departments such as production, quality assurance, purchasing and marketing to ensure that products meet market requirements and are economically viable
  • Ensuring that the solutions developed comply with all relevant legal and safety regulations
  • Developing, planning and monitoring the necessary concepts and specifications of documents for ESS applications
  • Preparation and development of decision aids or decision templates for committees
  • Identification of the current state of knowledge, standardisation and benchmarking of BESS
  
 
What you need for our CELLebration
  • In-depth knowledge of battery technologies (e.g. lithium-ion, sodium-ion, solid-state batteries), BESS and their applications in various industries
  • In-depth knowledge of series development processes for BESS
  • Expertise in the mechanical integration of energy storage systems, thermal management, electrical architecture and BMS (battery management system)
  • In-depth knowledge of risk assessment, failure modes and impact analysis for BESS
  • Experience with compliance and grid connection standards
  • Experience in the planning, development and implementation of battery storage systems, including knowledge of sample stage design, test procedures and production processes
  • Familiarity with relevant safety standards and regulations (e.g. IEC, UN, UL, ISO) as well as the specific regulatory requirements for BESS
  • Ability to understand customer needs and requirements and develop solutions to fulfil them
  • Business fluent in English
  
 
What else can you bring
  • Previous work experience in grid-connected or off-grid energy storage projects and with energy conversion systems
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Experience of working in a challenging environment
  • Ability to develop new ideas and solutions to overcome technological challenges and increase the company's competitiveness
  • At least 5 years of proven experience in series development
  • Willingness to travel internationally
 
What to look forward to
  • Flexible working hours from 28 to 40h per week
  • Possibility of a 4-day-week (up to 35h per week)
  • 30 days paid + 10 days unpaid leave
  • Mobile work options
  • Relocation support
  • More benefits to come
   
Company:  PowerCo SE
Location: 

Salzgitter, DE

Job Function:  Energy Storage Systems
Level of Experience:  Professionals
Job ID:  3295
Date:  Mar 27, 2025

Are you a battery believer?

PowerCo was founded in 2022 to become a global battery champion. Headquartered in Germany, we are currently ramping up gigafactories in Salzgitter, Valencia and St. Thomas in Canada with a total volume of up to 200 GWh. We are integrating the entire value chain and building a supply chain as local as possible. With that we are driving the development of a strong, sustainable battery industry in Europe and North America.

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Therefore, all qualified applications will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, religion, gender (identity), sexual orientation, national origin or disability.

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