Chief Engineer

You will lead the Engineering Team in developing our future Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) products based on second life Electric Vehicle (EV) battery packs.
The Chief Engineer will lead the Engineering Team in developing our future Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) products based on second life Electric Vehicle (EV) battery packs. Connected Energy is leading the way in developing battery energy storage solutions. We are one of only a handful of energy storage companies worldwide that have developed the technology to use second-life electric vehicle batteries as an energy store. Our product is changing how businesses manage their energy and we have systems in operation on commercial sites across the UK and Europe.
With several strategic investors, including Engie, Sumitomo, Macquarie, Volvo Energy, Caterpillar Ventures, and Mercuria the company is scaling up our operations fast and developing a new product range on an industrial scale.
The Chief Engineer will lead the Engineering Team in developing our future Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) products based on second life Electric Vehicle (EV) battery packs.
The role will have the ownership of the various product phases: definition and concept, detailed design, testing & validation, and certification; ensuring the successful delivery of the technical projects in line with the agreed timeline, budget and KPIs.
Project ownership of grid-scale energy storage systems, using second life EV packs, managing it from specification through design, prototype, validation, and manufacturing.
Collaborate with a team of Innovation, HW & SW engineers to transition designs from prototypes to production units.
Regularly comparing project target costs to actual, conducting scheduled financial meetings, and attending the steering committee of the project.
Managing the project’s finances to ensure it stays on budget.
Collaborating with suppliers/project partners to ensure on-time, quality delivery.
Designing a system for ease of installation and understanding how this impacts the overall engineering system.
Defining, maintaining, and enforcing good engineering practices within the Engineering Team.
Demonstrating expertise in quality and reliability within electronic engineering principles.
Creating and maintaining all pertinent technical and project management documentation, including requirements, specifications, DFMEA, test plans, and project plans.
Possessing a strong grasp of mechatronics engineering, with experience in electrical engineering.
MSc level in Electrical Engineering.
Experience in power electronics, BESS and/or EV mobility.
Experience in Electrical Design Engineering, both High Voltage & Low Voltage.
Exposure to Software Engineering and Control Strategy.
Demonstrated experience in leading a multidisciplinary team of engineers to deliver complex hardware & software projects.
Prior involvement in the fields of energy storage.
Here are some of the qualities that we look for in our people:
Ambitious : we think big and look for people who are happy to think independently and use their initiative to help us to become a global leader in our field.
Sustainability-minded : you’ll have a passion for making the world a better place with an interest in green technology.
Connected Energy is conscious that some groups of people, especially women, are statistically less likely to apply for a role if they feel they do not fully meet the requirements. A company-matched pension, health care cash plan, income protection, an EV car and bike scheme, share options, and a great environment to work in.
VISA Sponsorship
Connected Energy is happy to consider VISA sponsorship options throughout our recruitment process.
Candidates should make clear their right to work and VISA status upon application to our hiring team.