Group Manager to Energy Storage Systems - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Are you passionate about electrification and electrical vehicle technology? Are you knowledgeable in Battery Technology and Battery Systems? Do you like to be in the front seat setting directions and driving change? Do you want to lead the development of our Energy Storage testing operation? Then you might be the leader we’re looking for!

Sweden is facing a significant transformation of the energy system. In that transformation, RISE plays a very important role together with industry, academia, and the public sector. We test and develop competitive solutions and conditions that drive sustainable development forward. We are growing and we need your help to find new solutions for a sustainable future. 

About us
At Product Safety we are testing within the areas of Electrical Safety and Encapsulation, Explosive areas protection (ATEX/Ex), ESD protection and Energy Storage Systems. We perform accredited and non-accredited testing in our well-equipped labs, according to standards or customer specified test methods. Our extensive experience and expertise also give us the opportunity to offer advisory services in certain areas. We are shaping and spearheading new technology forging new knowledge in the Energy Storage Systems (ESS) environment together with our customers. Although we are an independent test facility, we can also provide expert advice in early stages of product development as an industry partner.

We are growing and in need of a leader within ESS to help us take this team and business to the next level. The position will be placed in Borås. We are operating under a hybrid working model where most employees choose to split their work time between the office and their home workspace.

What you’ll do
The Energy Storage Systems (ESS) team has grown with new customer orders, new personnel, new equipment, and new knowledge. We are consolidating our labs and introducing advanced abuse testing in our brand-new SEEL/RISE Abuse lab in Borås. We’ve come to a point now where we need a focused leadership for the Energy Storage systems team. In this position you lead the development and consolidation of the ESS team and business. You will be responsible for strategic planning and execution of operational activities in the ESS context.

We work in close cooperation with other units within RISE to make sure we deliver according to our customers total requirements. As a leader of the ESS team, you make sure our test engineers have the right competence and tools to be successful in delivering according to customer expectations. The team consists of seven skilled Engineers, and we have the ambition to grow. You will manage and proactively work with profitability and customer satisfaction and report to the Director of Product Safety.

Are you the one?
To be successful in this position you need to have a solid technical background within ESS and/or electric and electronic engineering to understand the operation and our customer needs. You also need to be a progressive and inclusive leader with an open mindset and experience from leading people. You enjoy fast pace and multiple contact interfaces, but you never lose focus. You understand the bigger picture, but you pay attention to details. Self-leadership is paramount to effectively navigate in this ever-evolving technology and business setting. Does this sound like your cup of tea?

Are we right for each other?
At RISE we are convinced that diversity contributes to an innovative environment where we together challenge boundaries and develop new knowledge and competence for the future. We won’t promise you an easy job, but we can promise you an exciting journey where we, together with committed and competent colleagues, contribute to a sustainable future.

Welcome with your application!
The last application date is 17th November and applications will be handled continuously. Do you think this sounds exciting and would like to know more? You are welcome to contact Henrik Hylving, Director Product Safety +46 73 066 24 31.

Our union representatives are Lazaros Tsantaridis, SACO, +46 10 516 62 21 and Bertil Svensson, Unionen, +46 10-516 55 44.