Head of Design
About
Echandia Marine is a leading innovator in sustainable marine battery systems, providing cutting-edge technology to enable cleaner, more efficient marine transport. Our mission is to revolutionize the maritime industry through advanced battery technology, improving efficiency and reducing environmental impact.
Role Overview
As the Head of Design for Battery Systems in our Operations department, you will be responsible for leading and developing the technical work within design and production improvement of complete battery systems and related mechanical and electrical components. You will ensure that solutions meet requirements in terms of performance, safety, cost, and manufacturability, in close collaboration with cross-functional teams and the R&D department.
Responsibilities
• Lead the design work for battery systems in customer projects.
• Be responsible for the team's deliveries within mechanical and electrical design
(CAD, drawings, specifications).
• Ensure technical quality and compliance with requirements, structural integrity,
thermal management, enclosure design, and product interfaces.
• Ensure that the product and its components are tested before delivery to the
customer.
• Be responsible for ensuring that product and customer documentation is
accurate and usable.
• Coordinate with production, purchasing, and project management departments.
• Develop and implement design standards, tools, and processes.
• Drive technical decisions in design reviews and act as the technical requirements
owner in projects.
• Support industrialization and production adaptation in collaboration with
production and suppliers.
• Be responsible for competence development, recruitment, and leadership within
the design team.
Qualifications
• At least 7 years of experience in the design of complex systems, preferably within
battery technology, the automotive or shipping industry, or energy storage.
• Experience with CAD tools (e.g., CATIA, Creo, SolidWorks), electrical design tools
(e.g., E-Plan), and PDM systems.
• Knowledge of battery safety, thermal- and structure design, EMC, and IP
classification is a plus.
• Previous experience as a team leader, project manager, or in a managerial role is
highly meritorious.
• Strong communication skills in both Swedish and English
Why Join Echandia Marine?
Impact: Work on groundbreaking technology that will shape the future of sustainable marine transport.
Growth: Develop your skills in a dual role that combines technical leadership with product strategy.
Innovation: Join a culture that values creativity, collaboration and innovation at every level.
Mission: Be part of a purpose-driven company working to make the marine industry cleaner and more efficient.
The right candidate will be part of a fast growing, non-hierarchical and business focused scale-up company fighting climate change through zero-emission electrification.
- Department
- Operations
- Locations
- Stockholm
Our open opportunities
Stockholm
Workplace & Culture
Our company culture is defined by a strong entrepreneurial spirit, where we combine cutting-edge technology with a passion for sustainability and innovation.
Our employees are driven by the opportunity to make a real impact in the maritime industry's transition to zero emissions, and our dynamic work environment provides both the freedom and responsibility to influence and grow. Here, you get to see ideas transform into finished products and be part of the entire process – from concept to delivery.
We are a tight-knit team where collaboration, knowledge sharing, and a strong commitment to solving complex challenges together are at the core. Working here means constantly learning new things, handling tight deadlines, and making difficult decisions, but it is precisely these challenges that make our work so stimulating.
With a mix of experienced and junior colleagues, we create a learning environment where everyone can grow, contribute, and take ownership of their work – and that is exactly what makes Echandia a unique and inspiring workplace.
About Echandia
Echandia is challenging the maritime industry with safer electrification. Since its founding in 2018, Echandia has rapidly become a global leader in maritime battery systems, delivering nearly 70 systems for electrification projects worldwide. Our systems are tailored to optimize energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact, supporting the maritime industry’s transition towards sustainable operations. Based in Stockholm, we serve customers across the globe.
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