QA/QC Engineer | Electrical

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

Job Description

QA/QC Engineer | Electrical

Are you an Electrical Engineer with a passion for quality control and construction? In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the highest standards of quality at NOVO Energy's production facility. Join our dynamic team as we drive innovation and shape the future of sustainable transportation!

We are building a state-of-the-art Gigafactory that will be one of the largest cell production facilities in Europe. We are now looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our QA/QC-team!

Volvo Cars is one of the most well-known and respected car brands in the world. Northvolt is a leading supplier of sustainable, high-quality battery cells and systems, dedicated to delivering the world’s greenest lithium-ion battery.

Together, we have formed a joint venture, NOVO Energy, to power the next generation of pure electric Volvo and Polestar cars.

What you will do As an Electrical Quality Engineer in the NOVO One Project construction site you will be playing a crucial role in ensuring the quality of various electrical systems, components and processes. You will in this role be responsible for overseeing and implementing quality control measures to ensure that all electrical aspects of a project meet the required standards. You will be a part of a growing and dedicated team and you will report to the Quality Manager. This role offers a unique opportunity for you to thrive in a challenging and rewarding environment

Your responsibilities will include:

• Perform quality control inspections on electrical installations, equipment, and systems to ensure compliance with project specifications, codes, and standards.

• Conduct regular audits of electrical work processes to identify areas for improvement and ensure adherence to quality procedures and best practices.

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and contractors to develop and implement quality control plans and procedures specific to electrical works.

• Review electrical design drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with industry standards.

• Conduct pre-inspection meetings with contractors and other stakeholders to communicate quality control requirements and expectations.

• Monitor the installation and testing of electrical systems to ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications.

• Perform inspections and tests on electrical equipment, materials, and components to verify their compliance with applicable standards and specifications.

• Document and report non-conformities, deviations, and deficiencies in electrical installations and equipment and recommend corrective actions.

• Ensure that all expectations for performance criteria are met for the commissioning period.

Skills & Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering.

• 5+ years of experience in Quality Control and Quality Assurance in Construction.

• Communication & presentation skills

• 2D and 3D modeling –Auto Cad and Autodesk Inventor

• English written and oral skills.

• Proficient in MS applications and Bluebeam

• Experience in a multi-cultural environment

• Experience in 100 MVA transformer, 22 kw medium voltage XLPE cable, 22 kw/0,4 kV transformer, generator, UPS, lightning, earthing, fire detaction/alarm, security, fiber connection, main data room, BMS system, PLC controller.

About the company

Volvo Cars is one of the most well-known and respected car brands in the world. Northvolt is a leading supplier of sustainable, high-quality battery cells and systems, dedicated to delivering the world’s greenest lithium-ion battery. Together, we have formed a joint venture, NOVO Energy, to power the next generation of pure electric Volvo and Polestar cars.

Our Gigafactory in Gothenburg will be one of the largest cell production facilities in Europe, with a potential annual cell production capacity of up to 50 gigawatt hours (GWh) - thereby enabling a supply of batteries for approximately half a million Volvo and Polestar cars per year. Our state-of-the-art R&D facility will gather leading expertise from all over the world, to create the next generation battery cells.

You can read more about this joint venture in these press releases, here and here.

2022R&D facility established

2023Start of construction of Gigafactory in Gothenburg

2024Volvo Cars will source 15 GWh of battery cells per year from Northvolt Ett in Skellefteå

202550% of Volvo Cars’ global sales will be fully electric

2026Production start of Gigafactory in Gothenburg

2030Volvo Cars will offer only pure electric cars