Material Handling Engineer - Battery Cell Process & Equipment Engineering

Job Description

We are building a state-of-the-art Gigafactory that will be one of the largest cell production facilities in Europe and construction is set to begin in 2023. We are now looking for Material Handling Engineers 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 and Polestar cars.

Few industries offer as great opportunity for career growth and personal development as the new European battery industry. In working for this joint venture, you'll not only develop skills that are highly sought after in the global automotive and industrial sector, but you are also contributing to a climate-neutral way of life for future generations.

What you will do
In your role as Material Handling Engineer you will be part of the Engineering team of NOVO Energy. You will be responsible for overall project management related to industrial material flow engineering projects for advanced factories and warehouses, including design and implementation of new technologies and specialized equipment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Responsible for managing projects, timelines, track progress on projects focusing on material flow and material handling engineering.
• Responsible for design and implementation of semi and fully automation systems for internal material flows for advanced factories and warehouses including:
  • Design and implementation of new technologies for specialized equipment
  • Identification, evaluation and interaction with key vendors
  • Responsible for coordinating engineers, project leaders and vendors to design material flow solutions.
• Responsible to secure and enable cross functional collaboration to NOVO Digital/IT and Industrial Automation team to define technical interfaces for advanced real time monitoring, control, and optimization.
• Responsible for collaboration and interaction with the final customers regarding design and implementation of packaging and material handling engineering projects.

Skills & Requirements:

• MSc in Engineering or higher degree in mechanical-, industrial-, electrical engineering or equivalent field of study
• Industrial working experience in demanding industrial environments
• Excellent English written and oral skills

We also believe you have:

• Highly execution-oriented with an ability to work under high pressure and tight deadlines.
• Excellent time management skills and passionate by solving complex problems with technology in a simple yet innovative way.
• High sense of quality where you are structured and organized in your work.
• Experience from working in a multi-cultural environment.