BESS Technical Director

About the role

As the BESS Technical Director you will lead the development and execution of Ampowr’s hardware engineering strategy, ensuring a robust, scalable platform for the energy transition.

Key responsibilities

• Define and lead the hardware engineering roadmap for the BESS platform.
• Provide hands‑on technical direction in power electronics, control systems, battery interfaces and hardware integration.
• Ensure hardware designs meet performance, safety, certification and cost targets.
• Lead, mentor and develop the hardware engineering team.
• Implement engineering best practices, documentation standards and development processes.
• Oversee design, prototyping, testing and validation of electronic systems, including PCBs, control boards, sensors and communication modules.
• Coordinate technical due diligence and integration activities with suppliers, manufacturers and OEM partners.
• Support field testing, system commissioning and hardware‑related customer queries.
• Act as the key technical liaison across commercial, EMS and operations teams.
• Represent the hardware function in external engagements with partners, suppliers and customers.
• Ensure feedback from the field and internal stakeholders feeds back into hardware development.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or a related field.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in hardware/system development, preferably in solar, energy storage or power electronics.
• Proven experience leading technical teams or projects involving suppliers, manufacturers and internal stakeholders.
• Knowledge of PV modules, inverters, MV stations, MMF, cables, transformers, MV switchgears and relays.
• Knowledge of embedded electronics, PCB design, sensors, power conversion and control systems.
• In‑depth knowledge of BESS system design and IEC codes/specifications.
• Robust track record of hardware testing, safety compliance and validation procedures.
• Proficient English; Dutch is a strong plus.

Required skills

• Power electronics
• Control systems
• Battery interfaces
• Hardware integration
• PCB design
• Sensors
• Power conversion
• Embedded electronics
• BESS system design
• IEC standards
• PV modules
• Inverters
• MV stations
• MMF
• Cables
• Transformers
• MV switchgears
• Relays
• Battery Management Systems (BMS)
• Firmware‑hardware interfacing

What we offer

• Compensation for additional employment‑related costs.
• 70% employer contribution to pensionable salary.
• 25‑35 paid holiday days per year.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Travel allowance.
• Catered lunch at the office.
• Work equipment supplied by the company.
• Opportunities for personal development (training, programmes, etc.).
• Dynamic and inspiring environment with freedom to implement ideas.
• International company with a flat organisational structure.