Application Specialist - R&D

 

At Eleo, we aspire to be one of the world’s leading off-highway battery pack specialists. Backed by Yanmar, our battery solutions are driving our customers towards net-zero emissions. We do more than build batteries, we’re paving the way for a more sustainable future. 

Our pioneering spirit drives us to innovate at every step, delivering the best results possible. We’re a fast-growing, young company with a vibrant culture of innovation and collaboration where every voice counts and every idea is valued.  

Thriving at bringing together diverse minds and talents, we achieve our shared goals dynamically. Making a difference is meaningful and exciting for us, as we aim to balance personal ambition with collective achievements. Our team is equipped with the tools to help create a cleaner and electrified future. 

Are you ready to join our mission to enable widespread electrification of off-highway equipment and vehicles? 

 

What will you do:

 

As an  Application Specialist - R&D at Eleo, you will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and supporting our suite of R&D applications, including the 3DExperience platform, SolidWorks, Altium, and future Requirements Management tools. Your role extends beyond operational support to include an active contribution to defining and optimizing R&D processes and procedures, ensuring efficient application, data, and workflow integration.

You will be directly involved in the implementation and configuration of process improvements, the deployment of new functionalities, and the integration of new tools. Additionally, you will provide training to key users and end users, ensuring they effectively utilize these tools in accordance with established processes and best practices.

 

Your key responsibilities:

• Translating process improvements into tool implementations and rollouts.
• Managing users and licenses, ensuring proper access, authorization, and license allocation.
• Providing tool support and handling issues according to the issue management process (ITIL); following up with vendors and/or service providers when necessary.
• Ensuring continuity, stability, and scalability of these systems, as these are critical for Eleo's success.
• Investigating new functionalities and tools to improve process execution and methodologies, and implementing these changes in accordance with the change management process (ITIL).
• Documenting system configurations and methodologies.
• Actively participating in the PLM and CAD key user groups.

 

Requirements & qualifications:

Organizational Skills and Work Style

• Well-organized and structured
• Proactive, autonomous, and capable of self-management
• Supportive attitude and strong teamwork abilities

Process and Industry Knowledge

• Process-oriented approach with knowledge of R&D processes
• Strong background in or deep understanding of engineering processes and activities (highly preferred)
• Familiarity with PLM and configuration management processes and standards (preferred)
• Experience with IT service, issue, and change management processes (e.g., ITIL) (strong plus)

Technical Expertise

• Knowledge of tools and architectures within the scope of PLM and CAD (strong plus)
• Experience with CAD authoring tools is required; SolidWorks experience is particularly advantageous
• Experience with PLM applications or related systems like ERP, specifically 3DExperience, is highly desirable

 

What we offer you: 

• Attractive Salary Package: We value your expertise and offer salaries that reflect your skills and experience. 
• Future-Ready Pension Plan: Plan your future with confidence through our generous pension scheme. 
• Company-Wide Lunches: Socialize with colleagues over daily lunches. It’s a fun and fulfilling environment, boosting working relationships and collaboration. 
• Wellbeing Support: We provide personal coaching and wellbeing resources to support your lifestyle as you build your career with us. 
• Hassle-Free Commuting: We ensure your journey to work is as simple as possible. Enjoy the convenience of a commuting allowance or an OV Business Card.  
• Flexible Working Hours: Embrace the freedom to shape your workday with flexible hours and the option to work from home twice a week. We trust you to balance your time effectively.  
• Generous Time Off: Recharge with 35 holiday days per year, including a company closure during Christmas and New Year’s Eve, plus national holidays. 

 

Interested? 

If this role resonates, we want to hear from you. Your skills could be the perfect fit for our innovative team at Eleo.  

Please apply directly on this page with your CV and cover letter and we look forward to receiving your application.