Machine Vision Engineer (m/w/d)
- Applications are considered on a rolling basis
- Multiple locations
- On-site
We offer you a unique opportunity to become one of the pioneers at our battery gigafactory in Germany, offering a head-start to boost your battery career in Sweden during the initial phase of your employment with us. Through our 12-18 months Battery Excellence program you will have the chance to delve into various aspects of the battery manufacturing process in Sweden and ultimately emerge as one of the first engineers at our Heide facility.
As a dedicated Machine Vision Engineer you will play a crucial role in designing and implementing vision solutions for our Gigafactory Northvolt Drei in Heide, located in the northern part of Germany. By joining our team, you will be tasked with defining, launching, and continually enhancing highly specialized battery manufacturing processes.
About the job
You'll be a crucial member of our Manufacturing Department at Northvolt Drei, our new Gigafactory in Heide, Germany. Your primary focus will be to design, test, and implement machine vision solutions that optimize our battery manufacturing processes.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define machine vision requirements, select appropriate hardware and software, and design robust solutions for production lines.
- Install, configure, and calibrate vision systems, ensuring seamless integration with existing equipment and our in-house Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
- Develop and execute test plans to validate system performance, accuracy, and reliability under real-world manufacturing conditions.
- Analyze production data and system performance metrics to identify opportunities for optimization and implement enhancements.
- Provide ongoing support for deployed machine vision systems, troubleshooting issues and ensuring optimal operation.
Northvolt is an equal opportunity employer. We're a diverse group of individuals, united by a common mission, who recognise that while our actions as individuals have a role to play in driving Northvolt towards its goals, we always seek to move forward as a team. We offer you an open and welcoming atmosphere where we win as a team – and fail as a team. Northvolt is growing at the speed of light and we are a strong believer in internal career development. For us it’s important to look at your skills and potential, please refrain form including your picture and age with your application to help us with this.
Apply with CV in English or your complete LinkedIn profile.
Full time employment, fixed salary.
Planned starting date is asap.
Please note that candidates considered for employment with NV may be subject to a mandatory background check process.
Please note that any applications submitted via email or direct messaging will not be considered.
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Skills & Requirements
We believe that you have :
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronic/Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience as a machine vision engineer, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
- Expertise with leading vision systems (Cognex, Keyence, Teledyne, etc.)
- Familiarity with image processing algorithms, camera calibration, and optical principles.
- Understand rollout procedures to an automotive-grade production line with procedures such as Calibration and MSA
- Understanding of communication protocols (EtherCAT, Profinet, TCP/IP)
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities, coupled with strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Bonus points for:
- Experience in battery manufacturing or a similar industry
- Knowledge of industrial automation and robotics
- Familiarity with machine learning for vision applications
Great Place to Work
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World leading technique
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Top specialists as team peers
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International environment
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Fast paced & entrepreneurial culture
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Wellness grant
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4 semaines de vacances / 4 weeks of vacation
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Journées maladie illimitées / Unlimited sick days
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Programme de parts / Employee Stock Option Program
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RPDB / DPSP
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Compte Frais Employés / Employee Spending Account
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Télémédecine / Telemedicine
About the company
Northvolt makes green batteries for a blue planet. Affordable, sustainable, and high-quality cells and battery systems. Built to enable the future of energy.
To accomplish this, we do things differently. We design, manufacture, and recycle everything under one roof. We even build our own factories. All this is incredibly challenging and requires us to think in unconventional ways. We’re constantly experimenting, learning and adapting to make the world’s greenest batteries.
Northvolt is growing fast. We’re looking for smart people from all disciplines. Strong individuals that truly want to make a positive impact on the future. Those of us already on board share a passion for our mission. We’re prepared to work hard in pursuit of excellence. We enjoy the ride and our main drive is to make a difference for real. As a team, we’re dedicated to thinking new, working hard and having fun!
Magda Zenderowska | Contact Person
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