Cell Design Engineer

Do you have what it takes to enable the future of energy? Northvolt is right now looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer for Li-ion battery cell development to join our team in Västerås and be involved in the development of Prismatic and Cylindrical cells. You will be given the opportunity to develop Li-ion battery cells, tooling, jigs, equipment, etc. as well as be a part of building one of the first European large-scale lithium-ion battery factories.
We are searching for a Mechanical Cell Design Engineer (Entry Level) with experience in developing li-ion battery cells but can also have similar experience in designing products from a mechanical perspective and its challenges.
Having a good understanding of production processes and having a proven record of taking part in the full development of products is a qualifying experience, including designing manufacturing tools and equipment.
At Northvolt we work tightly together with a low level of hierarchy and we encourage different backgrounds and levels of experience. What we all have in common is that we are bold, passionate and in whatever area we are working in, we do it with excellence towards a greener and more sustainable future!
Do you have what it takes to be a part of our team?
Key responsibilities:
· Developing lithium-ion battery cells for Energy Storage, Electric Vehicles, and other applications
· Plan, organize, direct and follow up on project-related testing activities
· Ensure delivery of the project activities and interact with Supply Chain, Process Engineering, R&D Labs and Northvolt Battery System unit, etc.
· Facilitate communication and clarification of technical requirements between customers and Northvolt's internal stakeholders
· Develop and review mechanical drawings and models with computer-aided tools
· Drive and lead internal and external design reviews within the mechanical and structural analysis area and include your findings to create better products
· As a junior engineer, proactive support for senior engineers is required.
Apply with your CV and cover letter or your complete LinkedIn profile. Full-time employment, fixed salary. The role requires traveling within Europe and to Asia.
Skills & Requirements
Education/Experience
BSc, MSc degree in mechanical engineering is a must
mechanical design experience where part of the experience is in product development is a plus
Experience in Siemens NX is required. Catia, Ansys, or similar CAE simulation software is a plus
Excellent communication skills as you will be in constant interaction with international customers and team members from both the technical and business development side

Specific Skills/Abilities
Excellent English both in written and oral skills. Korean, Japanese or German is a plus!
Ability to work under high pressure with tight deadlines
Strong organization skills and used to manage a range of activities simultaneously
Ability to work well with others in a team environment, as well as independently
Qualities that we cherish are flexibility, quality, friendliness, motivation to take on new challenges, grit, and a sense of humor