Engineering Manager - Vehicle Platform and Propulsion

Einride; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation technology company in Gothenburg seeks an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers focused on developing autonomous electric vehicle technologies. You will guide technical projects and drive best practices in hardware development. The ideal candidate has a strong background in embedded systems and mechanical design, along with demonstrated leadership skills. This full-time role offers the opportunity to be part of a diverse and innovative team committed to sustainability.

Qualifications

• Solid background as a successful engineering manager or technical lead with experience managing a team.
• Strong technical foundation in Embedded Systems and Mechanical Design.
• Proven track record of shipping complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coach a team of hardware engineers.
• Partner with Product Management to define the technical roadmap.
• Drive best practices in hardware development.
• Play a key role in recruiting and onboarding new engineering talent.
• Foster an inclusive and collaborative team environment.

Skills

Engineering management

Technical lead experience

Embedded Systems

Mechanical Design

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Want to be part of transforming road freight – for good? Einride is showing the world a new way to move, based on the latest digital, electric and autonomous technologies. Through freight capacity as a service, we enable businesses around the world to accelerate towards their sustainability goals.

Founded in 2016, Einride became the first company in the world to deploy a cab-less autonomous electric vehicle on a public road (Sweden, 2019). In 2022, we were the first to successfully operate such a vehicle on a US public road. Today our award-winning technology has been launched across 8 countries (and counting). Our clients are some of the world’s biggest shippers, including Fortune 500 companies. We are also operating Sweden’s largest truck dedicated public charging network and counting.

The Vehicle Platform and Propulsion team is at the forefront of chassis, battery and E-propulsion as well as steer and brake systems. Building the core services that power our autonomous fleet and developing the next generation of our sustainable vehicle technology. As an Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of talented engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and high performance.

You will:

• Lead and Mentor: Manage and coach a team of hardware engineers, supporting their career growth and skill development.
• Strategy and Execution: Partner with Product Management and other stakeholders to define the technical roadmap, set clear objectives, and ensure high-quality, timely delivery of projects.
• Technical Excellence: Drive best practices in hardware development, including design reviews, testing, monitoring, and operational excellence to maintain a scalable and robust platform.
• Hiring and Growth: Play a key role in recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding new engineering talent to expand the team's capabilities.
• Culture Building: Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and results-oriented environment where team members feel empowered to take ownership and innovate.

We expect you to have:

• Experience: Solid background as a successful engineering manager or technical lead with experience managing a team.
• Technical Depth: Strong technical foundation in Embedded Systems and Mechanical Design, with the ability to dive into complex technical discussions and guide architectural decisions.
• Leadership: Proven track record of shipping complex projects and motivating teams to achieve ambitious goals.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field or equivalent practical experience.

This is a full-time position based in Gothenburg. You will be part of a truly diverse, high performing team with a common passion for sustainability and making things happen in an innovative way. We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible since selection and interviews are held continually.

At Einride, we are innovators, building solutions the world has never seen before – but urgently needs. That’s why we take action, and it’s why we are always eager to be challenged. We know that our best innovations come from having a diverse mix of people, including those of different experiences, career paths, and walks of life. By coming together and sharing our perspectives openly – by disagreeing, discussing, and committing – we deliver greater impact.

Please note that as part of our standard recruitment process, we conduct a background control on the final candidate for this role. This may include verification of education, employment history, any relevant professional certifications or other information that may be of our interest.