Senior Instrumentation and Control Design Engineer

Northvolt has an opportunity for a Senior Instrumentation and Control Design Engineer to join our growing Construction team and support the construction of our Northvolt GigaFactory in Skellefteå. We are looking for a self-driven and technically competent engineer to join our in-house construction design and engineering team. In joining us you will play an important role in building he first large scale European battery factory and in the transition to a carbon-free society.
This position offers the esponsibility to develop and optimise the instrumentation and Control (I&C) design.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
· Gathering the instrument & control design requirements from the different disciplines.
· Coordinating between instrument & control design and other discipline designs including the review and approval of associated layout and instrument and control drawings.
· Attendance in inter-disciplinary BIM/model reviews or 2D drawing reviews.
· Client representative at FATs for Instrument & Control system equipment.
· Creation or reviewing of instrument index, I/O lists, instrument datasheets, alarm & trip schedules, cause & effect diagrams, loop diagrams, termination diagrams, control narratives, layout drawings, schematics, instrument design procedures, instrument design specifications and associated typical drawings in line with Northvolt I&C Design Guideline and Technical Specifications.
· Technical support to procurement and construction.
· Client representative during the SAT/commissioning of the instrument & control system equipment.
· Creation of the instrument and control operational procedures.
· Handover of the instrument and control systems to the Instrument Operations & Maintenance manager.


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.
Apply with CV in English or your complete LinkedIn profile.
Full time employment, fixed salary.
Planned starting date is asap.


Skills & Requirements
We believe that you have :
· Bachelors or Master’s in Instrumentation, Instrumentation and Control or Electrical engineering specialising in instrumentation and control.
· Minimum of 8 years experience in the design/engineering of IC systems for heavy industrial, manufacturing or process facilities. Battery factory experience is ideal, but not required. Other facility types that are seen as relevant and welcome include: pharmaceutical, data centers, oil & gas, automotive, food & beverage manufacturing, etc.
· Experienced in the selection, specification, configuration, testing and commissioning of Instrumentation and Control systems.
· Have experience in multi-disciplinary engineering coordination, interfacing with construction and internal/external stakeholders
· Experience working on international industrial projects and in multi-cultural environments.
· Experience in installation and commissioning, along with start-up of industrial facilities.
· Minimum Project Management skills preferably acquired leading design and construction teams. Ability to lead a team through technical and planning challenges.
· Fluency in English and valuable (but not required) if fluency in other languages, including Swedish.
· Computer literacy with standard office and management software tools and platforms (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project).

Personal success factors:
· Great communication skills as have constant interaction with team members and external parties such as contractors, vendors, authorities and auditor
· High work ethic, multi-tasker, strong analytical ability and attention to details, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
· Flexible, friendly, motivated to take on new challenges, has grit and a sense of humor.
· Passionate & purpose driven - we work for a more sustainable future.
· Highly organized and result driven
· Has a can do-attitude and an entrepreneurial spirit