Electrical Test Engineer

• Applications are considered on a rolling basis

Job Description

We are looking for a driven Electrical Test Engineer to join us in our mission to contribute to a greener future. The role is a part of our Energy Storage Systems Manufacturing Engineering team based in Gdansk, Poland.

About the job

The role of Electrical Test Engineer within ESS Engineering Team is an opportunity to place your own stamp on building the electrical test and vision system standards and processes for Northvolt.

About the team Be part of a team of 17 Engineers, from multiple disciplines (automation, processes, equipment, NPI) that will contribute into developing new ideas in electrical testing. All team members are intentionally and consistently bringing value to one another in everyday work.

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Being a link between Production Test and R&D Engineering for new product developments, design changes and product diagnostics (development products) • Developing test code base and custom applications in house to perform custom electrical functional checks • Creating electrical test procedures, implementing test fixtures and executing qualification and validation activities for battery systems electrical testing • Characterizing existing processes by defining critical process parameters, establishing required process controls and process validation plans to fulfill targeted Machine and Process Capabilities (cm, cmk, cp, cpk, pp, ppk), First Pass Yield (FPY), Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and Scrap level • Responsibility for diagnosing root causes and implementing preventive and corrective actions for equipment, process and product failures • Leading and participating in electrical test equipment and process design reviews with equipment suppliers to integrate state of the art battery systems electrical test technologies into our manufacturing processes

Skills & Requirements

We believe that you have:

• BSc or MSc degree in Electrical, Electronics or Mechatronics Engineering • Minimum 4 years work experience with battery systems testing or electronics testing in manufacturing area • High voltage testing – understanding of Li-Ion battery protections basics • Prior strong software experience in NI Labview and/or NI TestStand and/or Matlab • Knowledge of Python/C/C++/C# programing languages • Prior strong experience with CAN, Ethernet, RS 232 Communication Protocols • Good analytical reasoning, problem solving skills and ability to understand complex HW/SW systems • Experience with product and processes from prototype through production in a high volume and high pace environment ideally in the Battery, Electronics, Semiconductor production, Automotive industries • Fluent English with strong communication skills

Candidate profile:

• Quality and customer orientation • Team player • Flexible, curious and eager to learn

We offer:

• Stable employment conditions - employment contract (indefinite after 6 months)
• Private medical care in LUX MED – extended package with a freedom of treatment (partial refunding of invoices) for the employee fully paid by the company
• MyBenefit System – monthly card top-ups, the possibility to purchase a Multisport card
• Co-financing postgraduate studies
• English lessons
• Employee referral programme
• Financing of commuting by bicycle
• Christmas/holiday bonuses from Employee Benefit Fund (ZFŚS)
• Co-financing of sports activities and integration budget
• The possibility to invest in Northvolt group’s shares
• Relocation bonus
• Work in an international environment - the ability to use English daily
• Opportunity to develop and acquire new skills in a company taking part in the transformation to renewable energy
• Friendly and open working atmosphere in a diverse team

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About the company

Northvolt is a European supplier of sustainable, high-quality battery cells and systems. Founded in 2016 to enable the European transition to a decarbonized future, Northvolt has made swift progress on its mission to deliver the world’s greenest lithium-ion battery with a minimal CO2 footprint and the highest ambitions for recycling. Among Northvolt industrial partners and customers are ABB, BMW Group, Scania, Siemens, Vattenfall, Vestas and the Volkswagen Group.

Northvolt Ett is a next generation battery cell factory focused on process innovation, scale and vertical integration. Once completed, the gigafactory will be one of the largest battery cell factory in Europe and produce at least 32 GWh of capacity annually.

Alongside Northvolt Ett, Northvolt is also establishing a manufacturing site for battery systems in Gdansk, Poland. This facility, Northvolt Battery Systems Jeden, will industrialize and produce world leading battery systems in order to meet the increased demand for complete battery solutions on the European market. The factory is a highly automated, state-of-the-art production facility for battery modules and energy storage solutions.

We are currently in an exciting fast-growing phase and operate in a dynamic environment, dealing with a wide range of stakeholders. We are staffing our international office in Stockholm, our R&D facility, Northvolt Labs in Västerås, as well as Northvolt Battery Systems Jeden, in Gdansk, for production of battery systems. We are also preparing for upcoming positions at the main factory, Northvolt Ett, in Skellefteå.

We want to work with experienced manufacturing experts as well as talented and purpose driven people from all kinds of disciplines to make this happen. Those of us already on board share a bold streak and a passion for our mission. We are prepared to work hard in pursuit of excellence. We enjoy the ride and our main drive is to make a real difference. We are a team dedicated to thinking new, working hard and having fun. Join us today!