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Electrical System Engineer

Engineering
  • Applications are considered on a rolling basis
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Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Electrical System Engineer to join us in our mission to contribute to a greener future. The role is a part of our excellent Electrical Maintenance team based in Skellefteå. By joining us, you will be a key player in establishing the team and contribute to building one of the first large scale European battery factories.

About the job This job includes working on maintaining and developing the PCMS/PQMS automation systems including the IT network. IT network is for the equipment network and building network. The job requires deep understanding and hands-on experience of maintaining very complex equipment into higher electrical system layers forming some of the most advanced control systems in the world. The production environment has very high demands on cleanness, up-time to reach the set quality level, production efficiency and traceability. It will require a combination of proven technologies and the design of new innovative solutions, and you will identify and interact with key solution suppliers. This role can include on-call duty and travels can occur. In this position you will be part of the team that will give our maintenance- and operations team the tools to run the most advanced and efficient production factory in the world.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Develop, implement, and maintain the PCMS/PQMS system in the factory.
  • Commissioning of new equipment.
  • Troubleshoot as part of the maintenance procedure.
  • Work together with the Industrialization team to test and verify upgrades and test applications.
  • Review design engineering design documentation (Requirement specifications, Functional design, Logic diagrams, Test Cases, Test Records)
  • Participate in and contribute towards design forums and improvement meetings for technical improvement and optimization of hardware and software processes. Includes new sites and buildings.

The person we are looking for is passionate about innovative solutions and have a strong safety mindset. 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 humour.

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 :

  • Degree in Electronic Engineering, Information Systems, Computing, Software Engineering, Automation Engineering or similar.
  • 2+ years of experience within Industrial Automation in process-driven industries such as: Mining, Paper Mill, Chemical industries, Pharma industries, Food industries, etc.
  • 2+ years in design and development of Industrial control systems (PLC/SCADA/Industrial Networks)
  • 2+ years PLC/HMI programming, especially ABB 800xA systems (Experience in other PLC system is a plus)
  • 1+ years in OPC connectivity and MES interfaces.
  • Track-record of successful implementation of advanced automation systems in relevant industries.
  • Experience in development of control system architecture.
  • Fluency in English, both written and oral.

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.

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Country : Sweden
City: Skellefteå
Company: Northvolt

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