Manager Automation Engineering

We are looking for a dedicated Manager Automation Engineering to join us in our mission to contribute to a greener future. The role is a part of our Engineering team based in Skellefteå. By joining us, you will be a key player in establishing the highest quality performance in our production in Northvolt Ett and contribute to building one of the first large-scale European battery factories.
The Manager Automation Engineering supports in growing people in the Automation team assigned to a certain area or scope. The responsibility involves making sure that the team thrive in their roles and have access to all the tools, trainings and coaching needed. The role involves a strong technical background and also shapes the design of our solutions and is an important influencer in our technology and architecture choices. The role will have a strong focus on building a strong culture, facilitating technical deliveries and work with continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Grow and guide a team of engineers through recruitment, coaching, mentoring, establishing healthy processes and general support.
• Work towards ensuring the team is aligned on business needs, delivering expected value.
• Be involved in forming the way we design and implement our systems, both through support and direct involvement in design decisions.
• Make sure our way of working and agile development practices are clear, modern and suited to bring out he best of the team.
• Be part of the Automation management team and cross-functional collaboration on business needs, deliverables, and culture. You will collaborate with other managers in software, material flow, electrical engineering, IT, and info-sec.
• Work towards building a friendly, collaborative environment in line with the company culture.
• Learn what it takes to manufacture batteries, build big factories, as well as continue developing your organization management toolkit and technology knowledge.
We believe that you have :
• Degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, Software Engineering or similar.
• 3+ years of experience within Industrial Automation in automated manufacturing environments such as: automotive, semiconductors, pharmaceutical, medical devices etc.
• Experience in writing technical documentation
• Good time management skills generating both short term and term solutions in parallel.
• English Fluency
Apply with CV in English or your complete LinkedIn profile.
Full time employment, fixed salary.