Maintenance Engineer (m/w/d)

at  Northvolt

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Maintenance Engineer to join us in our mission to contribute to a greener future. The role is a part of our passionate Maintenance team, with the first six months based in Skellefteå, Sweden. After this, you will move to our brand-new factory in Heide, Germany, where you will be one of the first engineers in our growing team. By joining us, you will be a key player in optimizing maintenance strategies and contributing to the development of one of Europe’s largest battery factories.

ABOUT THE JOB

As a Maintenance Engineer, your main responsibility will be developing and optimizing the maintenance programs for our equipment, ensuring reliability, safety, and cost efficiency. You will work closely with operators, technicians, and other production personnel to identify improvement areas and implement solutions. A typical day will include analyzing equipment performance, leading maintenance initiatives, and ensuring that the necessary spare parts are available. This role provides a unique opportunity to shape the future of our operations in a rapidly growing and innovative environment.
We’re looking for someone who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced setting and who is eager to contribute to continuous improvements. This role offers excellent growth opportunities within the maintenance and engineering fields.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Collaborate with operators, technicians, and production staff to identify and implement equipment improvements.
• Lead the development and optimization of maintenance programs for the factory.
• Provide training on maintenance-specific tasks to ensure team competency.
• Track equipment performance and reliability, analyzing costs and recommending reinvestments as needed.
• Set up long-term maintenance plans and ensure the availability of essential spare parts.

SUCCESS FACTORS FOR THIS ROLE:

We are looking for someone who is highly organized, communicative, and results-driven. You should be service-minded and determined to create a great working environment. The ideal candidate has strong technical expertise in mechanical, automation, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and experience in driving continuous improvement in an industrial setting. Personal qualities we value include grit, a proactive mindset, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
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 :

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in maintenance or production.
• Fluency in English (other languages, including German, are a plus).
• Strong technical knowledge in mechanical, automation, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Proven track record in continuous improvement within an industrial environment.