Electronic Components Engineer – Battery Applications

Role Overview

The Electronic Components Engineer – Battery Applications will serve as the technical backbone of Telcona's component distribution and engineering support activities, with a primary focus on batteries and energy storage solutions. This role bridges deep technical expertise in electronic components with customer-facing engineering support, ensuring that our battery product portfolio and related protection circuits meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and compliance.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, possess strong foundations in electronics and electrochemistry, and thrive in a dynamic, cross-functional environment where engineering, product management, and supplier/customer collaboration converge.

Key Responsibilities

As part of your daily work, your main responsibilities include:

• Provide in-depth technical support for battery components across various chemistries: Li-ion, LiMnO₂, NiMH, Li-Polymer, Coin cells, and Supercapacitors.
• Guide customers in component selection, capacity sizing, voltage/current profile matching, and integration with PCBs and embedded systems.
• Provide expertise for complementary components such as frequency-control parts, connectors, relays, sensors, LEDs, and electromechanical parts used alongside battery systems.
• Assist in design-in activities for applications across automotive, industrial, medical, IoT/smart home, communications, embedded systems, and energy/power management sectors.
• Ensure compatibility between batteries, charging circuits, BMS systems, and end-product requirements.
• Familiarity with international standards for various components, including automotive standard AEC-Q200, REACH, RoHS, Conflict Mineral Policy, etc.
• Support customers with technical documentation, certificates, and safety data sheets.
• Act as a technical interface between suppliers and customers to resolve technical queries, assess new product introductions, and ensure compliance and quality standards.
• Participate in product negotiations by evaluating technical performance, lifecycle, and manufacturing readiness.
• Track market and technology trends in battery innovations, charging solutions, and energy storage applications.
• Support the introduction of new product lines and training of internal teams on emerging battery technologies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering (Electronics, Telecommunications, Power Systems, or related fields).
• Minimum 3 years of work experience in the field.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken); German or another European language is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of electronic components, battery technologies, and circuit fundamentals.
• Familiarity with energy storage applications, testing and measurement techniques, and component qualification.

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Familiarity with ERP systems.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities.
• Strong technical communication – able to explain engineering concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams (sales, procurement, logistics).
• Willingness to travel for customer visits, supplier audits, and trade fairs.

We Are Offering

• Opportunity to work with leading global suppliers of electronic components.
• Involvement in cutting-edge applications in telecom, automotive, medical, and industrial sectors.
• Competitive salary package with performance-based incentives.
• Continuous professional training and participation in international fairs and conferences.
• Advanced medical package and additional employee benefits.
• Modern office environment and regular team events, including annual team building.

About Telcona

Telcona is a reliable partner and leading provider of comprehensive distribution services for a wide range of electronic components. We serve numerous industries, including telecommunications, automotive, and consumer electronics, ensuring a steady and efficient supply of critical components.

Innovation and customer satisfaction are at the core of our mission. Guided by precision, reliability, collaboration, and innovation, we continuously strive to exceed expectations and create long-term value for our partners and clients.