Manufacturing Technician

Northvolt is hiring a diverse team of technicians to support our testing department. We are looking for candidates that either have experience with testing of battery systems or have the right skills and are willing to learn. By joining us you will play an important part in the transformation to a carbon-free society.
You will join our awesome team of test engineers with multiple knowledge areas such as mechanical, electrical, chemical, etc. The main duties include building test rigs/fixtures and helping run tests, including installing sensors (such as thermocouples, thermistors, accelerometers, etc...) running data acquisition hardware, troubleshooting, operating test equipment and data analysis.
In this role, you will need to be very resourceful and able to work independently. You need to be a highly organized person, in order to work efficiently and effectively. At Northvolt we work closely 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. Do you have what it takes to be a part of our team?
Day-to-day Tasks for our Technicians:
Building electrical and mechanical equipment for our battery trials and tests, including electrical cabinets, test rigs and cable harnesses
Assisting in the preparation and execution of tests (electrical, mechanical, thermal, chemical, etc.)
Installing and troubleshooting sensors such as thermocouples, thermistors, accelerometers, strain gauges, etc...
Setting up and maintaining data acquisition equipment for system tests (electrical, mechanical, thermal, etc...)
Working at 3rd party locations, such as suppliers, customers or test facilities, to help set up and perform tests

Skills & Requirements
Skills and Requirements:
2+ years experience in electrical/mechanical prototyping, industrial manufacturing, or as a maintenance/industrial electrician
Reading and interpreting electrical schematics
Open to travel, sometimes at short notice, mostly between Västerås and Stockholm, but also to other test facilities in Sweden/Europe
High voltage training is a plus

Soft Skills:
Professional competency in English, both written and oral
Ability to work safely and independently under time pressure
Resourceful person with a strong initiative, with the ability to work safely and independently under time pressure

To be apart of this unique opportunity apply with an English version of CV and cover letter or your complete LinkedIn profile. Please add to your application how you can contribute with your background to Northvolt and enable the future of energy.