About us
Rimac Energy is the energy storage division of Rimac Group, the Croatian technology company behind the world's fastest electric hypercar and industry-leading EV powertrain technology. Rimac Energy applies that same performance engineering to grid-scale battery storage, developing the SineStack Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) alongside an in-house Battery Management System and Battery Intelligence software platform. Headquartered in Zagreb with a manufacturing and innovation site in Witney, UK, the team is scaling fast as it moves from pilot deployments into full-scale European manufacturing.
The Role
We're looking for a Battery Intelligence Engineer to own how we understand our cells, from selecting and testing them, to analysing how they perform and age in the field. You'll be a hands-on engineer, just as comfortable with the physical testing of cells as you are when delving into the data.
The role requires knowledge of the technical performance aspects of lithium-ion batteries, from understanding the requirements around selecting appropriate cells for a product, to knowing how to validate our advanced SoC and SoH algorithms on a real system.
Key Responsibilities
Cell Testing & Selection
- Engage with cell suppliers on their latest offerings and future cell roadmaps, shortlisting candidate cells for testing.
- Plan and run cell testing, covering all different aspects of performance from electrical, mechanical, thermal, ageing, and safety.
- Recommendations of which cell to select for each product, backed by the test data and the needs of the project.
Data Analysis
- Analysis of cell test data and the generation of test reports to highlight a cell’s performance characteristics.
- Tracking selected cells through module and rack build, reviewing the build and test data at each stage to ensure consistent and predictable performance.
- Follow the cell's operation in the field, using fleet data to spot trends in performance, safety and ageing.
Algorithm Validation
- Create test plans to validate our algorithms and models, across embedded, edge, and cloud.
- Design test rigs to validate our cells and modules in unique ways to mimic the real-world environment and not just a static lab.
- Lead data generation and analysis, comparing results against model outputs and flagging where they diverge.
- Support degradation assessments and lifetime optimisation.
Technical Expertise
- Act as a technical expert on current and future lithium-ion battery technology.
- Consult with stakeholders on the impact of the BESS design on the performance of the cell.
What We're Looking For
- Engineering or STEM degree (Bachelor's or Master's), or equivalent experience.
- Strong knowledge of lithium-ion cell behaviour, including performance, safety and ageing.
- Hands-on battery testing experience, including test equipment and data acquisition.
- Experience designing and building test rigs.
- Python and/or MATLAB for analysing test and field data.
- Understanding of how SoC and SoH estimation works and how to validate it on real products.
- Clear communication and a collaborative, cross-functional working style.
Nice to have
- Experience working directly with cell suppliers on cell selection.
- Exposure to module or rack build and integration.
- Knowledge of battery safety standards and regulations.
- Python data engineering experience.
- PhD or research-level background in electrochemistry or battery physics.
What Rimac Energy Offers
- The chance to shape the battery intelligence behind SineStack as it scales into full European manufacturing.
- A fast-paced, engineering-driven culture where practical problem-solving and initiative are genuinely valued.
- An educational budget and continuous development, with exposure to rapidly evolving energy and power electronics technology.
- 26 days' annual leave plus 8 public holidays.
- 10 days' fully paid sick leave and 5 days' paid marriage leave.
- 4 months' paid maternity leave and 2 weeks' paternity leave.
- Company pension scheme with auto-enrolment.
- AXA and Medicash private medical insurance for you and your immediate family.
- Service awards, a remote working day by agreement, and a pet-friendly office with relaxation zones and daily fresh fruit.
How to Apply
Submit a CV and a brief cover note outlining relevant battery testing, model validation or analytics experience.
Rimac Energy is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.
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