Material Engineer

Northvolt has an exciting job offer for a Material Engineer to join our passionate team in Västerås.
In joining us as Material Engineer, you will play an important part and work around Li-ion battery cells with the focus on anode.
Evaluation and Analysis related works will be carried out toward the final goal of successful anode incorporation in commercial and R&D cell projects. The works will be carried out with the consultation of senior engineers.
Specifically, you have a good understanding of working with anode material as well as electrode and cell.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Active material evaluation in its physico-chemical aspects including bet, DSC, various densities and orientation index (XRD) in colaboration with QC lab.
Basic Slurry mixing and evaluation: acquiring basic mixing information for successful anode coating.
Basic electrode fabrication and evaluation such as electrolyte soaking, springback and adhesion test.
Basic cell fabrication and evaluation: especially coincell fabrication and evaluation will be essential, even though part of the work could be outsourced as needed. Still it should to be followed up and summarized by anode engineers.
Electro chemical tests including swelling, EIS, Li plating, rate capability, cyclability, high temperature and low temperature characteristics: Even though some part of the evaluation can be outsourced, data organization and analysis will be very important part since it will give a clue to selection of material and also direction of improvement.



The person we are looking for is strongly goal oriented, curious 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 requires and values great self-discipline and a natural talent to make things happen. The anode engineer is a vital member of the cell design team and key to Northvolt's mission to enable the future of energy.
Apply with CV and your complete LinkedIn profile. Full time employment, fixed salary. Planned starting date is asap.
Education/Experience
A degree in BS/MSc or PhD in material, chemical or related engineering is a must
Track record of successful achievements
Curious, technically educated and with a strong business background



Specific Skills/Abilities
Good English is written and oral skills, Swedish is a plus
Highly organized and result-driven
An eye for detail
Proactive and goes beyond expectations
Has a can-do attitude and an entrepreneurial spirit
Ability to work under high pressure and tight deadlines, excellent time management
Ability to work well with others in a team environment, as well as independently
Ability to work in a high profile and often high pressured international environment
Qualities that we cherish are flexibility, sense of quality, friendliness, motivation to take on new challenges, grit and a sense of humour
Passionate & purpose-driven