Battery Testers (Embedded)

ALTEN; Södertälje kommun; On-site; SEK 520,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Sweden is seeking a motivated engineer to join our testing team focusing on battery safety, abuse system validation, and robust testing. You will work hands-on with bench tests and model development to advance safe, high-performance battery solutions.

You will collaborate across disciplines, contribute to risk assessment, and help build test setups using MATLAB/Simulink and Python analytics. The role suits engineers with a practical mindset who thrive in a fast-paced consultancy

Qualifications

• Experience with battery safety testing and abuse scenario validation.
• Hands-on bench testing and data-driven risk assessment.
• Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink or similar tools for modeling.

Responsibilities

• Support battery safety testing and abuse system validation.
• Conduct bench testing including overcharge scenarios to assess risks.
• Assist in developing test setups and simulation models.
• Collaborate to address unplanned test cases and ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Battery safety testing

Lab testing

Data analysis

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

LabVIEW

Python

Job description

Want to Shape the Future of Battery Safety and Innovation?

We’re looking for a motivated engineer to join a dynamic testing team and contribute to advancements in battery safety, abuse system validation, and testing. If you’re passionate about hands‑on testing, risk management, and cutting‑edge battery technology, let’s work together to build safer, more reliable energy solutions.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

As a consultant at ALTEN, you'll have the opportunity to work on challenging and exciting projects with some of our key clients, with:

• Technical challenges and development opportunities.
• An inspiring community and the chance to contribute to a sustainable future.
• Supportive and coaching leadership.
• The possibility to work across various industries where our clients operate.
• A personal training budget for internal or external courses.

ABOUT THE ROLE

In this role, you will:

• Support battery safety testing and contribute to the validation of abuse systems.
• Conduct bench testing, including scenarios like overcharge, to assess performance and risks.
• Assist in the development of test setups and simulation models.
• Collaborate with the team to address unplanned test cases and ensure smooth operations.
• Work according to high standards of quality and risk management.

What is the product?

Safe, reliable, and high-performance battery systems for next‑generation applications, validated through rigorous testing and simulation.

What technologies/tools?

• Testing Tools: Battery test benches, abuse testing equipment.
• Simulation Software: Tools for modeling battery behavior (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, or equivalent).
• Standards & Compliance: Knowledge of industry standards for battery safety.
• Data Analysis: Proficiency in analyzing test data (e.g., Python, LabVIEW, or Excel).

Nice to have:

• Experience with automated testing systems or scripting.
• Familiarity with battery management systems (BMS) or embedded systems.
• Exposure to high‑voltage systems or electric vehicle (EV) technologies.

ABOUT ALTEN

ALTEN is one of Europe’s largest technology and IT consulting companies, with over 57,000 employees across approximately 30 countries. Our engineers carry out complex and highly technical projects throughout the entire product development chain for leading companies in several industries including Automotive, Defense & Security, Energy, Industrial Equipment, Public Sector, and Life Sciences.

In Sweden, we are approximately 1,300 dedicated employees spread across 9 offices in cities ranging from Lund in the south to Skellefteå in the north.

For the fifth year in a row, ALTEN has been named one of Sweden’s most attractive employers by Karriärföretagen for five consecutive years — an award for companies offering unique career and development opportunities.

Welcome to read more about us at alten.se