Test Engineer

Do you want to be part of a team that ensures the safety of Northvolt's future battery cells?
At the Safety test lab, our main focus is to test the cells produced in Northvolt Labs. The testing consists of safety tests e.g. internal & external short circuit, crush, heat profile, drop and many more.
As a test engineer for the safety lab in Västerås you will be part of a bold, passionate and excellent team that strives to make all produced cells at Northvolt, as safe and environmental friendly as possible.
About the job
By joining us, you will play a key role in testing and evaluating safety and performance of our cells during the different development phases, from prototyping to production of Li-ion cells. You will work closely with test equipment, different cell projects and together with validation engineers help design new test methods or equipment.
You will also be a key player in ramping up the new Safety test laboratory and contribute to building one of the first large scale European battery factories. Northvolt will play an important role in the transformation to a carbon free society.
In general you have a long experience in the field and have been driving large, innovative and challenging projects with high demands on accuracy and on-time delivery.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Work closely with and progress the project together with Northvolt experts and specialists from technical, R&D, procurement, quality, construction areas
Plan and execute testing of cells in different phases of development and mass production
Develop relevant new test methodology and equipment together with validation team
Develop working procedures and structures for the test team
Work in expansion projects and contribute to planning and execution of the project
Drive continuous improvement and development of methodology and technology
Provide technical expertise, guidance and training to junior staff and technicians

The person we are looking for is self-driven, strongly goal oriented, curious and eager to learn. You will get the chance to have a real impact on our success story in Sweden (to start with) and see the results of your work. Our organization values great self-discipline and a natural talent to make things happen. Qualities that we cherish are sense of quality, friendliness, grit and a sense of humor.
The test engineer is a vital member of the testing, safety and certification team and key to Northolt's mission to enable the future of energy. The position is situated in Västerås with some travels to be expected. As our project managers rarely plan time for re-testing in their schedule, a high level of flexibility is necessary.
Apply with CV and cover letter or your complete LinkedIn profile.
Full time employment, fixed salary.
Planned starting date is asap.
Skills & Requirements
Education/Experience
A degree in electrical or mechanical engineering/Relevant University Degree
Experienced with battery testing in R&D and/or automotive field
Technical leadership and coordinating skills in a highly flexible and frequent changing environment are a must
Experience working with different standards and testing for certification for li-ion batteries
Exceptionally good negotiation and problem-solving skill
Experience in installation, commissioning and acceptance testing of equipment
Curious, technically educated and with a strong business background
Must have worked in multi-cultural environment
Experience and interest in manufacturing industry is a plus

Specific Skills/Abilities
Highly organized and result-driven
An eye for detail
Proactive and goes beyond expectations
Exceptionally good negotiation and problem-solving skills
Has a can do attitude and an entrepreneurial spirit
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
Qualities that we cherish are flexibility, sense of quality, friendliness, motivation to take on new challenges, grit and a sense of humor
Passionate & purpose driven
Excellent English written and oral skills, Swedish is a plus