Instrumentation Technician

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

Job Description

We are looking for a driven Instrumentation Technician to join us in our mission to contribute to a greener future. The role is a part of our excellent Instrumentation & Metrology team based in Skellefteå. By joining us, you will be a key player in contributing to building one of the first large scale European battery factories.

About the job We are currently seeking a skilled Instrumentation Technician to join our team and play a vital role in ensuring the reliability and accuracy of our measuring instruments and systems. As an Instrumentation Technician at Northvolt, you will be directly responsible for servicing, calibrating, adjusting, and setting up parameters on measuring instruments and systems within the scope of the Instrumentation team. You will execute work orders, follow calibration procedures, troubleshoot breakdowns, and ensure the proper functioning of instruments and sensors. Additionally, you will play a key role in maintaining a safe work environment, training others, and contributing to department objectives.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Execute work orders for calibration of instruments, troubleshoot breakdowns, and service or change broken instruments.

• Use HART, ProfiBUS, or direct sensor signal communicators proficiently.

• Utilize all calibrating equipment, software, and instruments owned by the Instrumentation team as specified in standards and procedures.

• Use and read P&ID, electrical drawings, and instrument lists proficiently.

• Find support in critical situations, interact with different departments, and assist in new areas setup.

The person we are looking for is flexible, curios 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 humour.

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 :

• Instrument Technical or electro/mechanical background
• Min. 2 years industrial experience within Instrumentation/Calibrations
• Ability to have a deep understanding of the Li-Ion battery manufacturing process
• Fluency in English
• Good computer literacy, experience with some CMS is advantage
• Excellent MS Office knowledge
• Good understanding of quality and problem solving tools
• Valuable (but not required) if fluency in other languages, including Swedish

__Specific skills

• Technical knowledge of measuring instruments, work principles and measurement systems
• Proven skills in working with problem solving in industrial environment
• Good knowledge and understanding of process measurement and control

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!