Lead Engineer Simulation

Northvolt has an exciting job opportunity for a Lead Engineer Simulation to join our passionate team in Västerås.
In joining us you will play an important part from the very start in building one of the first large scale European battery factories and contribute to the transformation to a carbon-free society.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Developing advanced lithium-ion battery cells for Energy Storage, Electric Vehicles and other applications
Plan, structure and implement design for Li-ion cells
Analyzing test data and to improve battery properties and/or managements system
Development of large-scale manufacturing process as Project Leader and/or Laboratory experience.
Construct cell assembly test line
Introduce and evaluate materials for improvement of battery life and safety performance



Skills & Requirements
Education/Experience
PhD or MSc in Mechanical/Chemical/Physical/Electrochemical Engineering
At least 5 years of practical experience from Li-Ion Battery Cell development at battery company.
Experience in specific customer projects
Experience from Cell Design and development of Lithium Ion cells is a must.
Extensive experience of Battery devices fabrication and testing
Work experience with Cylindrical/Prismatic batteries and more in the specific components as well such as Separators/Electrodes
Experience from R&D. Laboratory.
Experience with Lithium-ion battery performance and safety.
Strong background from technical culture and proven engineering excellence.
Must have worked in a multi-cultural environment and have a successful history with International working culture.

Specific Skills/Abilities
Extensive knowledge of cathode and anode materials
Excellent English skills (both written and oral)
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 (start-up).
Qualities that we cherish are flexibility, quality, friendliness, motivation to take on new challenges, grit and a sense of humour.
Passionate & purpose-driven.