Battery Technology Lead

RENTEQ ApS; Dragør; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site facilities

Public transport access

Job summary

RENTEQ Automotive is seeking a dedicated professional to lead testing of battery cells and modules, preparing us to adopt new battery technologies as they reach the market. You will be the technical voice on how batteries are used in our systems and work with R&D engineers.

Your work includes planning tests, building setups, selecting equipment, and documenting results to drive clear recommendations. English is required; Danish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Background in battery technology, electrochemistry, energy engineering or similar.
• Knowledge of testing battery cells or modules.
• Understanding of safe battery handling.
• Interest in test equipment and test methods.
• Structured and thorough in your documentation.
• Good at explaining technical topics so engineers and colleagues understand them.
• Good English skills; Danish is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out tests of battery cells and modules (capacity, cycle testing, performance, thermal behaviour).
• Build test setups and processes to rapidly evaluate new battery technologies.
• Help select and purchase test equipment and tools.
• Document test results and turn them into clear recommendations.
• Be a technical sparring partner on cell selection and integration into our systems.
• Stay up to date on developments in battery technology and enclosures design.

Job description

Are you passionate about battery technology? RENTEQ Automotive is looking for someone to lead our testing of battery cells and modules, and to make us ready to switch quickly when new battery technologies reach the market. Many years of experience is not the most important thing. What matters most is that you have a solid background in battery technology, from either work or studies.

About RENTEQ

RENTEQ Automotive is a Danish company at the forefront of electrifying existing diesel machines and vehicles. We develop and produce conversion kits for authorised dealers and end customers, and we work with everything from vans to heavy off highway machines. We are a growing startup with short decision paths and high professional ambitions.

The job

Batteries are at the core of our products, and the technology is moving fast. You will have the main responsibility for our battery testing and for making us ready for new cell types, formats and suppliers. You will also be an important technical voice when we decide how batteries are used in our systems. You will be part of R&D and work closely with our engineers.

Your tasks will include:

• Plan and carry out tests of battery cells and modules, such as capacity, cycle testing, performance and thermal behaviour
• Build test setups and processes so we can quickly evaluate and adopt new battery technologies
• Help select and purchase test equipment and tools
• Document test results and turn them into clear recommendations
• Be a technical sparring partner on cell selection and integration into our systems
• Keep yourself and the team up to date on developments in battery technology
• Act as the technical link in the design of battery enclosures
• Communicate with external test facilities when needed.

Is this you?

• Background in battery technology, electrochemistry, energy engineering or similar
• Knowledge of testing battery cells or modules
• Understanding of safe battery handling
• Interest in test equipment and test methods
• Structured and thorough in your documentation
• Good at explaining technical topics so both engineers and other colleagues understand them
• Good English skills, Danish is an advantage.

What we offer

• Main responsibility for an area that is central to our products
• The opportunity to build our battery testing from the ground up
• Influence on technology choices and equipment purchases
• Close collaboration with dedicated engineers in an informal environment
• Good facilities in Dragør with easy access by car or public transport.

Salary is set individually based on gender neutral criteria: education, work experience and other qualifications. We are happy to share the salary range for your profile before the first interview.

Practical information

• Location: Mainly on site in Dragør, with some flexibility by agreement
• Start date: As soon as possible.