Energizing a new world with Exide Technologies

Exide Technologies (www.exidegroup.com) is an internationally leading provider of innovative and sustainable battery storage solutions for automotive and industrial applications. With more than 135 years of experience, Exide has developed and globally marketed innovative batteries and systems, contributing to the energy transition and driving a cleaner future. Exide Technologies' culture and strategy are centred on recycling, sustainability, and environmental responsibility. The company has 11 manufacturing and 3 recycling facilities across Europe, ensuring resilience and a low CO2 footprint with a local supply chain. With a team of 5,000 employees, we provide €1.6bn energy storage solutions and services to customers worldwide, every year.

Exide Technologies’ Energy Solutions division is developing and manufacturing stationary energy storage batteries, from backup power to large-scale storage systems (BESS and C&I). Exide's technology portfolio spans from multiple lead-acid over to lithium-ion technologies supporting the global energy transition and digitalization. Our storage systems are used in UPS, Telecom, Datacenters, Public Transport, in Front-of- and Behind-the-Meter applications and many more.

For our Customized Energy Systems business, which is providing Commercial & Industrial and large BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) storage systems, based on Lithium-ion technologies, we are looking for a

Technical Project Manager (m/f/x) Electrical Engineering

In this business, we specialized on energy storage solutions that serve a multitude of applications, including renewable energy, time shift, self-consumption, frequency control, peak shaving, fast charging, and energy trading. Our solutions are utilized for electric vehicle charging, renewable energy integration, and more.

The job of the Project Manager is technically focused and needs to consult our customers from the conception over to the execution and aftersales phase in all technical questions, this spans review of technical specifications and regulations. The role is the first technical contact of our customers, including 1st level support and works hand in hand with our Sales teams. Key internal stakeholders are R&D, System and Software Engineers, Operations etc.

The role is based in Büdingen (near Frankfurt); Homeoffice is offered with the preferred region near Cologne, Düsseldorf, Aachen or Essen. Regular travelling to our R&D center in the Netherlands and to customers is required.

What will your daily responsibilities include in this role?

• First competent contact person for the development of concepts for the planning and realization of projects.
• Supporting the sales department with regard to technical issues during customer visits on site.
• Full responsibility for the entire project management (incl. coordination and organization of the associated project processes).
• Progress meetings with the customer, as well as supervision during installation and testing with acceptance of the electrical system.
• Support in the creation of technical project specifications in collaboration with our customers.
• Preparation of all documents and protocols required for customer acceptance.
• Obtaining and analyzing offers, as well as training and monitoring external service providers.

What we ask for:

• Completed technical apprenticeship and a master craftsman or technician qualification (specializing in electrical engineering or similar).
• Several years of relevant, practical project experience, ideally in the field of renewable energies.
• You have knowledge of the legal regulations relevant to the job.
• Customer-orientated work is a matter of course for you.
• The skills required in this role are teamwork, structured planning, organization and a sense of responsibility.
• You have a high level of digital competence. You are confident in the use of common IT applications, especially MS Office, the graphic creation of electrical circuit diagrams as part of the technical documentation.
• On-site project support, which requires a travelling (approx. 20%) and a valid class B driving license.
• You have a very good command of written and spoken German and English.

What we offer:

We offer you a challenging, responsible and varied job in a modern, fast growing divison within an International Corporation. You can expect a highly collegial working environment with a reasonable scope for action and decision-making. You will benefit from exciting personal and professional development opportunities, additional corporate well-being initiatives, and several key benefits, including:

• Permanent contract
• Collective Agreement
• Annual holidays: 30
• Car leasing
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognise your performance and potential
• Professional growth possibilities & learning opportunities
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• A real perspective of working in a dynamic environment

Working with us means being engaged and agile. Our culture of continuous learning and commitment to sustainability and diversity create an environment where you can grow your skills and your career.

Feel free to apply if you think you meet the criteria and are excited to join our project. Please submit your application along with an updated CV. A member of our Selection team will reach out to you. Best of luck!

Our energy: It’s you! Together, we will be transforming the energy sector.

Exide is an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

Exide is committed to sustainability and value creation, respecting the planet’s limits and fostering positive change for both the environment and people within the global energy storage system.

Exide Technologies GmbH
Im Thiergarten
63654 Büdingen