Cell Test Engineer

at  Northvolt

We are looking for a dedicated Cell Test Engineer to join us in our mission to contribute to a greener future. The role is a part of our excellent/bold/passionate Test & Validation team based in Skellefteå. By joining us, you will be a key player and contribute to building one of the first large scale European battery factories.
About the job
You would be responsible for execution of product testing according to the needs of the development projects and outgoing QC. Additionally for leading technical workstreams in installation and commissioning in the test expansion projects.

Experience with R&D, li-ion battery testing and high voltage testing is highly preferred

• Technical leadership and coordinating skills in a highly flexible and frequent changing environment are a must
• Experience working with different standards and testing for certification for li-ion batteries.
• Exceptionally good negotiation and problem-solving skill
• Experience in installation, commissioning and acceptance testing of equipment
• Excellent English written and oral skills, Swedish is a plus
• Highly organized and result-driven
• Customer focused
• Ability to work under high pressure and tight deadlines, excellent time management
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment, as well as independently
• Ability to work in a high profile and often high-pressured international environmen

• Execute FAT, installation, commissioning and SAT of equipment and instrumentation including training for test team personnel in accordance to project delivery milestones
• Work in the expansion project and contribute to planning and execution of the project
• Work closely with and progress the project together with Northvolt experts and specialists from technical, R&D, procurement, quality, construction areas
• Plan and execute testing of cells in different phases of development and mass production
• Develop working procedures and structures for the test team
• Drive continuous improvement and development of methodology and technology
• Provide technical expertise, guidance and training to junior staff and technicians
• Execute the develop test methodology and equipment together with Validation and QC team
• Experience from working with new software and driving automation of testing and data evaluation
• Work with Digitalization team to secure traceability, data collection and reporting.
  The person we are looking for is driven, caring and structured. You are used to a high paced work environment and got good time management skills. Qualities that we cherish are flexibility, sense of quality, friendliness, motivation to take on new challenges, grit and a sense of humour.
  Northvolt is an equal opportunity employer. We’re a diverse group of individuals, united by a common mission, who recognise that while our actions as individuals have a role to play in driving Northvolt towards its goals, we always seek to move forward as a team. We offer you an open and welcoming atmosphere where we win as a team – and fail as a team. Northvolt is growing at the speed of light and we are a strong believer in internal career development. For us it’s important to look at your skills and potential, please refrain form including your picture and age with your application to help us with this.
  Apply with CV in English or your complete LinkedIn profile.
  Full time employment, fixed salary.
  Planned starting date is asap.
  Please note that candidates considered for employment with NV may be subject to a mandatory background check process.
  Please note that any applications submitted via email or direct messaging will not be considered.
  Skills & Requirements
  We believe that you have :

Experience with R&D, li-ion battery testing and high voltage testing is highly preferred

• Technical leadership and coordinating skills in a highly flexible and frequent changing environment are a must
• Experience working with different standards and testing for certification for li-ion batteries.
• Exceptionally good negotiation and problem-solving skill
• Experience in installation, commissioning and acceptance testing of equipment
• Excellent English written and oral skills, Swedish is a plus
• Highly organized and result-driven
• Customer focused
• Ability to work under high pressure and tight deadlines, excellent time management
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment, as well as independently
• Ability to work in a high profile and often high-pressured international environment