Electrical Engineer – Battery Systems

Brunswick; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 63,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Wellness Program

Job summary

Brunswick is seeking an Electrical Engineer in Amsterdam to design, develop, and optimize (Lithium) battery systems. The role involves hands-on lab work and collaboration with R&D, manufacturing, and QA teams.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement in Amsterdam, with travel as needed and a focus on safety, performance, and scalability in battery technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/related field.
• Knowledge of electrochemistry, materials science and physics.
• Experience with battery testing equipment and characterization techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple projects.
• Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new battery technologies, systems and components.
• Validate and test battery designs to ensure performance and safety.
• Optimize processes to improve efficiency, quality and scalability.
• Conduct performance and safety testing of cells and packs.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing and QA teams.
• Prepare technical documentation and specifications.

Skills

Battery design

Electrochemistry

Data analysis

Problem solving

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic field

Job description

Are you ready for what's next? Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond.

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands; Workplace Category: Hybrid; Travel Required: 5% if necessary; Visa Sponsorship: This position is eligible for employment visa sponsorship; Relocation: Not available.

Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality.

Position Overview

Our Electrical Engineer is responsible for the design, development, testing, and optimization (sustaining) of (Lithium) batteries and systems.

Essential Functions

• Design and develop new battery technologies, systems, and components.
• Implement and maintain best practices in battery design, validation, and testing to ensure performance, safety, and compliance with industry standards.
• Optimize and introduce processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and scalability in battery development and maintenance.
• Conduct performance and safety testing of battery cells and packs.
• Analyse data to evaluate battery efficiency, lifespan, and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, manufacturing, quality assurance).
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues (during development and testing).
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and specifications.
• Stay updated on advancements in battery materials and technologies.
• Be the main contact for product management for all battery related questions.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in electrical development or a related domain.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Knowledge of electrochemistry, material science, and physics.
• Experience with battery testing equipment and characterization techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in an Electrical/Electronic field of study.
• Bachelor’s degree in an Electrical/Electronic field of study.

Working Conditions

While this role includes typical office work - such as documentation, design reviews, and development on your laptop - it also requires hands-on work in our electronics labs. Flexible work schedule is required with hybrid onsite requirement. Occasional travel to customers, suppliers and discipline related conferences and seminars.

This exciting position offers an annual base salary range between 62,500 EUR to 85,800 EUR annually. The actual salary offer will consider a wide range of factors, including skills, experience, and location. This salary will be pro-rated based on any part-time working agreement. This position is eligible for participation in discretionary bonus plan, in accordance with company policies.

Why Brunswick

• Health benefits
• Paid time off
• A robust Wellness Program
• And much more

About Navico Group

Navico Group is a stand-alone division of Brunswick, the world’s largest recreational marine business. Navico Group is the global leader in technology, systems and solutions for a variety of industries, from Marine & RV to Specialty Vehicles and beyond. Our broad portfolio consists of the industry's leading brands in Power Systems, Digital Systems, Fishing Systems, and Performance Components including:

• Ancor
• Attwood
• B&G
• BEP
• Blue Sea Systems
• C-MAP
• CZone
• Garelick
• Lenco
• Lowrance
• Marinco
• MotorGuide
• Mastervolt
• ProMariner
• RELiON
• Simrad
• Whale

Our team is committed and driven, every day, to be the most trusted supply partner to the marine and mobile industries...and beyond.

Equal Opportunity

Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

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