Process Engineer – Stacking & Cell Assembly

Process Engineer – Stacking & Cell Assembly Are you a driven engineer with a great interest in battery technology? Step into the world of Battery Cell Process & Equipment Engineering and be part of a team that's shaping the future of technology and innovation! 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 Process Engineers within Stacking & Cell Assembly area to join our Engineering 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 cars. We are currently seeking engineers to play a pivotal role in our Engineering team, working in the Stacking & Cell Assembly area of Battery Cell Production. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of battery technology, contributing to the development of next-generation energy storage solutions as well allowing us to lead the process and equipment development of our projects. Our Engineering team is a coalition of specialists, engineers and technical project managers. Together they work toward the shared goal of scaling and industrializing the production of our lithium-ion battery technology that will help Volvo transform into a pure electric car manufacturer. The team is currently focused on designing, planning and equipping a world class Gigafactory in time for start of production in 2026. What you will do In this role you will be responsible for working with suppliers and a cross functional NOVO team for a specific area of Stacking & Cell Assembly process and equipment. The teams within Stacking & Cell Assembly are focusing on designing, testing and setting-up mass production lines for Lithium-ion prismatic cells. You will contribute on specific equipment deployment through their entire cycle life: from initial design up to hand-over to the manufacturing team. You will be given the chance to expand and develop your knowledge as a process engineer focusing on fast-automation technologies and become a specialist within battery cell manufacturing. Key responsibilities will include: - Lead design reviews and FMEAs with suppliers and approve machine design concepts, technical drawings and documentation. - Provide feedback and guidance to suppliers to ensure equipment quality, technical specifications and CE safety standards are met. - Own and drive a focus topic within the field of Stacking or Cell Assembly with the team as support. - Develop and issue DOEs and schedule process and equipment trials at supplier sites as well at NOVO site - Lead the definition and release of standards for manufacturing processes based on the trials and lessons learned performed on the way - Own and lead commissioning activities on site and support handover to production. - Actively participating and sharing all relevant information within a cross functional team on a regular basis. Your background We are looking for you who are a curious and persistent team player with a track record of leading process improvement projects in a production environment. You approach problem-solving with a “can-do” attitude, discipline and thrive in a fast-paced environment. In order to be a successful person at NOVO Energy we believe you have the following background: - MSc. in Engineering or higher degree in mechanical, chemical, industrial, or electrical engineering or equivalent. - Deep knowledge in mass production and knowledge of high-tech production machines. - Experience of performing FAT, SAT and handover to Operations. - Industrial experience in demanding industrial environments. - High proficiency in English, proficiency in additional languages is considered advantageous. - Previous experience from working in a multi-cultural environment. It is meritorious if you have: - Knowledge and experience of vision systems or MES and familiarity with manufacturing index (OEE and other KPIs). - Previous experience in battery Stacking or Cell Assembly process. - Experience in fast-automation and clean industries, such as pharma or food. - Experience in design and procurement of Stacking and Cell Assembly equipment. - Experience in designing fast-automation equipment for similar industries. 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 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 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.