Cell Test Technician

• Applications are considered on a rolling basis

Job Description

Northvolt has an exciting opportunity for a Cell Test Technician to join our bold Quality team and play a key role in being responsible for execution of production testing according to the needs of the development projects and outgoing QC. You will also be responsible for leading technical workstreams in installation and commissioning in the test expansion projects

In joining us you will be an important part from the very start in establishing the cell testing laboratories of the first large scale European factory for Li-ion cells. Northvolt will play an important role in the transformation to a carbon free society. You will be based at the facility in Skellefteå.

The candidate should be analytical and logical with an ability to identify opportunities and improvements to drive increased quality through data-driven approaches. The candidate should have strong technical and hands-on abilities in order to succeed in this role.

Key-responsibilities includes but are not limited to:

• Start-up of test equipment and writing first test procedures
• Develop and document methods and procedures for cell testing together with R&D and Validation engineers
• Run tests on a range of cell testing equipment and report data/results
• Execute testing according to rigorous safety procedures
• Specific expertise in interpretation of cell performance is a merit
• Develop and propose new evaluation and test methods
• Execute the cell testing plans of each product development project
• Maintain the equipment to a high standard
• Experience from working with new software and driving automation of testing and data evaluation
• Plan and execute testing of cells in different phases of development and mass production
• Drive continuous improvement.
• Support the test facilities expansion project and execute testing of new equipment
• Maintain documentation of lab equipment and tools according to company calibration procedures

The person we are looking for is a team player, curious and eager to learn. You will get the chance to have a real impact on our success story in Sweden. Our organisation requires and values great self-discipline and a natural talent to make things happen. The Cell Test Technician is vital to Northvolt, ensuring we have a Quality product and a robust manufacturing process, since you will be testing cells directly after they have been produced.

Apply with CV and cover letter or your complete LinkedIn profile.

Full time employment, fixed salary.

Skills & Requirements

Qualifications/education/experience

• Relevant technical education, preferably in electronics or a related field
• Basic understanding of electric circuits
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in test laboratory environment
• Ability to learn new computer software
• Experience of laboratory work in relevant industry, e.g. Li-ion, electronics, semiconductors, solar cells etc.
• Experience in developing test methods, standards, procedures and documentation in an efficient way.
• Proven track record of efficient execution of test plans
• Knowledgeable in Lean
• Curious, technically educated and hands-on attitude

Specific skills (eg specific programmes, languages, certifications etc)

• Excellent English written and oral skills, Swedish is a plus
• Highly organised and result-driven
• Customer focused
• 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

Personal success factors (Consider Bold – Passionate – Excellent)

• Has a "can do" attitude and an entrepreneurial spirit
• An eye for detail
• Flexibility, sense of quality, friendliness, motivation to take on new challenges, grit and a sense of humour
• Passionate & purpose driven

About the company

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 gigafactory Northvolt Ett in Skellefteå, Sweden. 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.