About this role
Northvolt has an exciting job possibility for a world leading engineer specialized in the field of Industrial Automation of Material Flow and Robotics. You will be contributing in your area from the very start in building one of the first large scale European battery factories, which will play an important role in the transformation to a carbon free society. You will be working intimately with the factory design team to design and implement a highly automated production process both in terms of production process control, material handling and robotics. The production environment has very high demands on cleanness and up-time to reach the set quality level and production efficiency requiring a combination of proven technologies and design of new innovative solutions. We will work with the best solution providers globally. You have a previous professional work experience as automation process/production engineer or other relevant positions with experience and knowledge in material flow design and robotics. In general, you have a long experience in the field and have been driving large, innovative and challenging industrial automation projects with very high demand on accuracy and scale. Specifically, you have a deep understanding and hands-on experience of integrating very diverse, complex equipment into higher automation layers. You work symbiotically with the plant design and manufacturing engineering teams, translating their inputs into crisp specifications and orchestrating the execution in an ecosystem of external global suppliers and in-house engineers. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: ? Design and implement automation systems for internal material flows for advanced factories and warehouses ? Design and implement new technologies for specialized equipment ? Identify and interact with key automation solution suppliers Be part of the team that will give our operations team the tools to run the most advanced and efficient factory in the world! Apply with CV and cover letter or your complete LinkedIn profile. Full time employment, fixed salary. Education/Experience ? Master of Science or higher degree in Automation engineering, Mechanical engineering or other relevant university degree ? 5+ years of experience within industrial automation in process-driven industries such as: Semiconductors, Fine Chemicals, Pharma, Food or other relevant industries. ? Professional experience and knowledge in factory material flow design and robotics including advanced material handling solutions such as: Automated material handling and warehouses, AGV solutions etc. ? Passionate by solving complex problems with technology in a simple yet innovative way ? Track-record of successful implementation of advanced automation systems in relevant industries ? Must have worked in multicultural environment Specific Skills/Abilities ? Excellent English written and oral skills ? 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 humor ? Passionate and purpose driven Northvolt is building the largest lithium-ion battery factory in Europe. This is key for future innovation and will support and accelerate the transition to sustainable energy production and consumption. Time is our greatest enemy. The global transformation to sustainable transport and energy, will only happen if there are enough battery cells produced at a significantly lower cost. We are currently in an exciting fast growing phase and operate in a busy, fast moving environment, dealing with a wide range of stakeholders preparing for factory construction to start in 2018. We are staffing our international project office in Stockholm and preparing upcoming recruitments for the establishment of the R&D facility, Northvolt Labs, in Västerås and the main factory, Northvolt Ett, in Skellefteå. We aim to build the next generation battery factory with cutting edge technology and a structural cost advantage that will produce the world’s greenest battery with minimum carbon footprint and a sustainable lifecycle. We want to work with experienced experts in specialized and crucial fields within the battery area, as well as talented and purpose driven people from all kinds of disciplines to make this happen. Those of us already on board share a bold streak and a passion for our mission of enabling the future of energy. We are prepared to work hard in pursuit of excellence. We enjoy the ride and our main drive is to make a difference for real. We are a team dedicated to thinking new, working hard and having fun. Join us today!