Prototype Technician for R&D - Battery Systems

Do you have what it takes to enable the future of energy?

Northvolt is right now looking for a Prototype Technician, belonging to the System Test Team in the Battery Systems Engineering Group. In joining us you will play an important part in developing the new generation of world-class battery systems.
Northvolt will play a key role in the transformation to a carbon free society.

You will be responsible for building prototypes, cable harnesses, and custom test equipment, as well as operating and troubleshooting test systems. When the customer is stopped in need of a spare part, when the test team urgently need a cable to finish a critical test setup, you will be our only hope and if you make it, our hero!

In this role, you will need to be very resourceful and able to work independently. You will also need to be creative with resources, especially time, as it be very limited to save the day. As we are a fast-growing company, you also have the opportunity to create your own workspace with your own tools to achieve your mission.

At Northvolt we all 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. Do you have what it takes to be a part of our team?

Key Responsibilities:

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Manufacture prototype electrical systems for our battery trials and tests, including electrical cabinets, test rigs and harnesses.

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Assist in preparation and execution of electrical, mechanical and thermal tests.

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In collaboration with the Quality and Engineering teams, ensure manufactured prototypes are according to standards and specifications.

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Secure and set up work area, including tools, equipment and a stock of standard components, in collaboration with the manufacturing team, to proceed to the above work

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Build own network of supply partners, with the help of our Supply Chain, to secure quickly components for prototype build

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Intervene at 3rd party locations, such as suppliers, customer or test facility, to help fix and set up electrical systems




- 2+ years in electronics prototyping or manufacturing with proven hands-on experience
- Technical education in electronics/electrical field (engineering degree not required)
- Experience with reading electronics schematics and layout.
- Experience with SMD component soldering and rework is a plus
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High voltage training and safety awareness a big plus.

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Good English, both written and oral. Swedish is a plus.

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Ability to work independently under time pressure

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Resourceful and creative person to find solutions on the spot

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Attention to details and uncompromising attitude towards quality

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Open to travel, sometimes at short notice, mostly in Sweden, possibly in Poland

- Excellent relationship with engineers, including 3rd party partners and customers
- Passionate and purpose driven, we work for a more sustainable future.
- You need to thrive in a fast-paced environment, under high pressure to deliver.

To be a part of this unique opportunity apply with 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

Northvolt makes green batteries for a blue planet. Affordable cells and high-quality battery systems. All manufactured with a record-low carbon footprint. Purposely built to provide Europe with the opportunity to switch to renewable energy – efficiently and entirely.

To accomplish this, we do things differently. We design, manufacture, and recycle everything under one roof. We even build our own factories. All this is incredibly challenging and requires us to think in unconventional ways. We’re constantly experimenting, learning and adapting to make batteries so great – they will one day make oil history.

Northvolt is growing fast. We’re staffing our international office in Stockholm, our R&D facility, Northvolt Labs, in Västerås, as well as our Gdansk facility for production of battery systems. We're also hiring for our two gigafactories: Northvolt Ett in Skellefteå, Sweden, and Northvolt Zwei in Salzgitter, Germany. We want to work with smart individuals from all disciplines. Strong individuals that truly want to make a positive impact on the future. Those of us already on board share a passion for our mission. We’re prepared to work hard in pursuit of excellence. We enjoy the ride and our main drive is to make a difference for real. As a team, we’re dedicated to thinking new, working hard and having fun.