<p>Want to be part of transforming road freight? Einride is showing the world a new way to move, based on the latest digital, autonomous and electric technologies. We build the technology that hauls freight efficiently, and we put it to work for the world's leading manufacturers, retailers, logistics providers and defense organizations, all working toward a future where moving goods costs less for our customers, and less for the planet.</p><p>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 U.S. public road. In June 2026, Einride became a publicly listed company on Nasdaq, a milestone that reflects a decade of turning what once looked like science fiction into everyday reality. Today, our technology moves freight across North America, Europe, and the Middle East for some of the world's biggest shippers.</p><p>As Einride’s central technical expert and lead for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), you will bridge deep BESS hardware auditing with commercial sourcing to establish standardized vendor frameworks. In this role, you will define technical specifications, lead vendor RFPs, negotiate equipment pricing and supplier contracts, and hand off validated procurement packages to regional Project Managers.</p><h3>You will:</h3><ul><li>Lead the end-to-end BESS procurement process, including issuing RFPs/RFQs, evaluating proposals, negotiating equipment pricing per kWh, and executing hardware supplier contracts.</li><li>Define hardware requirements, cell chemistry standards, thermal management criteria, voltage boundaries, and safety compliance parameters.</li><li>Own technical compliance for TSO qualifications and technical integrations with Balancing Responsible Providers (BRPs) and aggregators for grid flexibility markets.</li><li>Formally hand over finalized BESS supplier contracts, pricing terms, and technical design packages to regional Project Managers.</li><li>Provide technical drawing reviews and commissioning support during site installation.</li><li>Act as the central technical escalation point for complex hardware or system integration failures on live operational sites.</li></ul><h3>We expect you to:</h3><ul><li>Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Industrial Engineering (with a power systems focus), or Power Systems Engineering.</li><li>Bring proven experience in technical BESS procurement, vendor management, equipment pricing (per kWh), and contract negotiations.</li><li>Possess strong technical knowledge of BESS hardware architecture, safety protocols, European grid codes (IEC/EN, CE, VDE, SvK), and grid integration setups.</li><li>Be fluent in English (both written and spoken). </li></ul><p>This is a full-time position based in Stockholm or Gothenburg. We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible since selection and interviews are held continually.</p><p>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.</p> 

<p>Part commercial enterprise, part revolutionary movement, Einride is bent on a complete transformation of the transportation industry. By challenging conventional thinking, by utilizing big data and cutting-edge technology &mdash; and by inspiring people to take responsibility for the planet and each other &mdash; Einride is making the movement of goods more intelligent: emission-free, safe, cost-effective, and ultimately, sustainable.</p>

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