Domain Lead Charging Technology

Milence; Arnhem; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive bonus

Monthly mobility allowance or company车

Unlimited holiday policy

Company pension plan

Home office allowance

Monthly phone allowance

Job summary

Milence is expanding Europe’s largest public charging network for heavy-duty electric vehicles. We seek a Domain Lead - Charging Technology to shape how charging tech scales across Milence’s network and drive a reliable, future-ready roadmap.

You will translate emerging technologies and standards into strategic plans, work with suppliers and OEMs, and ensure interoperability and lifecycle development. Based in Arnhem with substantial onsite presence and international collaboration.

Qualifications

• Strong technical leadership translating complex tech into actionable roadmaps.
• Experience leading charging technology programs from concept to deployment.
• Experience with international suppliers, OEMs and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of standards: IEC 61851, ISO 15118, OCPP, OCPI, cybersecurity interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate charging technology vision, strategy and roadmap.
• Lead development of high-power charging domain including CCS, MCS, architecture, interoperability and performance.
• Translate customer and operational needs into practical technical solutions and priorities.
• Lead charging technology programs from concept through deployment and improvement.
• Collaborate with Product, Operations, Procurement, Finance and other teams.

Skills

High-power charging

EV charging expertise

Stakeholder management

Roadmapping

Systems thinking

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering / Power Electronics / Automotive Engineering or related

Job description

The Job

As we continue to expand Europe's largest public charging network for heavy-duty electric vehicles, we are looking for a Domain Lead - Charging Technology to define how charging technology scales across Milence's network and help shape the future of truck charging. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced technology professional who combines deep charging technology expertise with strategic thinking, operational awareness, commercial understanding, and a passion for turning innovative ideas into reliable and scalable solutions.

In this role, you will work at the heart of Milence's technology ecosystem, helping to define how charging technology evolves to meet the needs of customers, vehicle manufacturers, operations teams, and the rapidly changing e-mobility landscape. You will translate emerging technologies, industry standards, operational insights, and market developments into a clear technology roadmap that supports Milence's growth ambitions, reliability targets, and long-term strategy.

Reporting to the Technology Lead, you will play a key role in shaping and advancing Milence's charging technology domain. You will bring deep expertise while working closely with colleagues, suppliers, OEMs, and industry stakeholders to ensure our charging solutions remain reliable, scalable, interoperable, and future-ready.

For someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working across disciplines, and building capabilities that directly contribute to the energy transition, this role offers a unique opportunity to help shape the charging backbone of sustainable heavy-duty transport.

What You Will Do

• Define, maintain, and communicate the charging technology vision, strategy, and roadmap, translating business objectives into clear technical and delivery priorities.

• Lead the development and evolution of Milence's high-power charging technology domain, including CCS, MCS, charger architecture, interoperability, charging performance, root cause analysis, and lifecycle development.

• Translate customer, operational, and business requirements into practical technical solutions and development priorities.

• Lead charging technology programs from concept through deployment and continuous improvement, ensuring effective validation, operational readiness, and long-term reliability.

• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, industry developments, standards, and market opportunities to support future innovation.

• Collaborate with internal teams across Product Management, Site Delivery, Operations, Asset Management, Digital, Procurement, HSSEQ, Finance, and Commercial.

• Build strong partnerships with suppliers, OEMs, industry partners, and standardization bodies to shape technology development, align roadmaps, and support Milence's long-term ambitions.

• Establish and monitor performance indicators focused on reliability, interoperability, availability, charging performance, and operational learning.

• Promote continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and learning across the charging technology lifecycle.

This position is based primarily out of our Arnhem office, at least 3 days per week.

Who Are We Looking For?

• You bring strong technical expertise and can create clarity in complex discussions, build alignment among stakeholders, and translate emerging challenges into practical solutions in a rapidly growing environment.

• You hold a master's degree in electrical engineering, Power Electronics, Automotive Engineering, Sustainable Energy, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a comparable technical discipline.

• You bring a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience within EV charging, e-mobility, high-power charging, power electronics, electrical infrastructure, automotive systems, or related technology sectors.

• You have proven experience leading complex technology, infrastructure, validation, or integration programs.

• You have experience working with international suppliers, OEMs, and multidisciplinary stakeholders.

• You have experience operating in a fast-growing and innovative environment.

• You have deep knowledge of high-power EV charging technologies and charging systems.

• You have a strong understanding of the charging ecosystem, charger architecture, charging protocols, interoperability, diagnostics, reliability, and lifecycle management.

• You have knowledge of relevant standards, protocols, and regulations including IEC 61851, ISO 15118, OCPP, OCPI, electrical safety requirements, and cybersecurity interfaces.

• You can translate strategic objectives into clear technical roadmaps, requirements, validation plans, and delivery outcomes.

• You have strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities supported by data-driven decision-making.

• You combine strategic thinking with the ability to turn ideas into practical and sustainable outcomes.

• You build strong relationships across all levels of the organization and are skilled at bringing stakeholders together around shared goals.

• You communicate complex technical topics clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• You are curious, continuously learning, and interested in exploring new technologies, data-driven methods, and AI-enabled ways of working to improve how technology decisions are made and implemented.

What we offer

You'll be joining us at an exciting stage of growth where you can make a visible impact, work alongside passionate experts, and help solve some of the most complex challenges in the energy transition.

In return, we offer:

• The opportunity to work on technology that contributes directly to a more sustainable future.

• A high-impact role with significant ownership, autonomy and visibility across the business.

• A collaborative, international and purpose-driven culture where innovation and continuous learning are encouraged.

• The chance to work with leading industry partners, manufacturers and technology providers shaping the future of transport e-mobility.

• Company annual incentive bonus.

• Monthly mobility allowance or company EV lease car.

• Unlimited holiday policy.

• Company pension plan.

• A one-time home office allowance to create a comfortable and productive workspace.

• Monthly phone allowance.

• A 12-month fixed-term employment contract.

Ready to Charge the Future?

At Milence, we believe diverse perspectives drive better innovation and stronger outcomes. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, nationalities, identities and ways of thinking.

If you're excited about helping shape the future of charging technology and accelerating the transition to sustainable transport, we'd love to hear from you.