Senior Manager Advanced Material

Northvolt has an exciting job possibility for experienced Advanced Material Engineers specialized in the field of material for the Li-ion Battery Cell Development. You will be contributing from start to finish in building one of the first large scale European battery factories, which will play an important role in the transformation to a carbon free society.
With a thorough understanding of optimization and manufacturing engineering of battery material process you will be also deeply involved in the process of optimization, the iterative work leading to the highest yield rate for the production and the optimization of material characteristics. You will serve as technical expert for buyers, strategic suppliers and technical team members.
The Advanced Material Engineer, with specialization in Li-ion technology will work closely with members within the R&D and Evaluation & Analysis team and report to the Director of Cell Technology.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Developing advanced lithium-ion battery cells for Energy Storage, Electric Vehicles and other applications
Expertise for liquid & all solid-state lithium-ion battery cells
Microstructural designing for lithium-ion battery cells
Characterization and testing for lithium-ion battery cells

Apply with CV and cover letter or your complete LinkedIn profile. References will be requested.
Full time employment, fixed salary. Job requires traveling, mainly within Asia.
Skills & Requirements
Education/Experience
MSc or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Material Engineering or similar
Preferably 5+ years experience from development of advanced batteries and with lithium-ion based technologies
Demonstrated expertise and success in development of battery materials for lithium ion battery
Strong background from technical culture and proven engineering excellence
Must have worked in multi-cultural environment and have a successful history with Japanese working culture
Great communication skills as you will be in constant interaction with customers and team members from both the technical and business development side
Experience working with international colleagues and customers



Specific Skills/Abilities
Excellent English written and oral skills, Japanese is highly evaluated.
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.