Instrument Technician

• Applications are considered on a rolling basis
• On-site

Job Description

We are looking for a dedicated Instrument Technician to join us in our mission to contribute to a greener future. The role is a part of our excellent/bold/passionate Maintenance team based in Västerås. By joining us, you will be a key player in establishing Northvolt Labs and contribute to building one of the first large scale European battery factories.

You will be working closely with the operators, technicians and other production personnel where your focus will be administrating and leading the instrument calibration program and daily maintenance.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Interface with quality department, Instrument technicians, and managers to ensure that instrument key points in the manufacturing process is meeting the quality requirements
• Execute and administrate the yearly calibration program
• Participate in writing and managing calibration/verification routines and standards together with quality department and Instrument engineer
• Evaluation of needed spare parts of the equipment
• Assist with organising and co-operate with external calibration companies
• Follow up on performance of reliability of the equipment
• Take proper and fast action when having failures and deviations affecting the production
• Assist in optimizing the maintenance for the equipment in terms of reliability, cost, and safety

Northvolt is an equal opportunity employer. We're a diverse group of individuals, united by a common mission, who recognise that while our actions as individuals have a role to play in driving Northvolt towards its goals, we always seek to move forward as a team. We offer you an open and welcoming atmosphere where we win as a team – and fail as a team. Northvolt is growing at the speed of light and we are a strong believer in internal career development. For us it’s important to look at your skills and potential, please refrain form including your picture and age with your application to help us with this.

Apply with CV in English or your complete LinkedIn profile.

Full time employment, fixed salary. Planned starting date is asap.

Please note that any applications submitted via email or direct messaging will not be considered.

Skills & Requirements

We believe that you have :

• Education in technical area such as mechanical, electrical, automation or similar
• 2+ years working experience in maintenance position
• Excellent English written and oral skills
• Elementary computer literacy (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Bonus points for:

• Good technical knowledge about instrumentation, automation and measuring standards
• Proven skills in working with continuous improvements in industrial environment

About the company

Northvolt makes green batteries for a blue planet. Affordable, sustainable, and high-quality cells and battery systems. Built to enable the future of energy.

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 the world’s greenest batteries.

Northvolt is growing fast. We’re looking for smart people 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!