Engineering Manager Material Flow Automation

2 weeks ago

Skellefteå, Västerbotten, Sweden Northvolt Full time

Northvolt has an exciting job opening for an Engineering Manager to work in the field of Material Flow Automation (e.g. Robots, Automatic Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS), Conveyor Systems, Production-Buffers, AGVs etc.). This role offers the opportunity to lead a team which will take a key role in shaping Northvolt's First Gigafactory in Ett to produce the worlds greenest battery cells.

About the job

You will get a unique opportunity to form a team of skilled individuals, to rapidly deploy and implement a highly efficient material flow system in a world class giga factory in Skellefteå. Together with your team, you will focus on the next generation material flow equipment following its life cycle from detailed design and development to installation and commissioning, start of production and even beyond.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Mentor and support engineers through consistent feedback, navigation of challenges, and providing development opportunities to encourage technical and professional growth.
  • Lead a team of engineers and coordinate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize material flow equipment and systems that maximize production efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.
  • Manage and allocate resources effectively to meet project goals and maintain high standards of efficiency and quality.
  • Shape the future of material handling in the battery manufacturing environment by interacting with key material flow and automation solution suppliers in an international setting.
  • Identify and proactively resolve material flow bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and production constraints with a data-driven approach.

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.

Apply with CV in English.

You have professional work experience in managing engineers and suppliers to design and deliver industrial production equipment achieving performance targets against tight deadlines. With your expertise in technical project management, you support your team in being the key driver in design, commissioning and ramp up of material flow equipment. You are passionate about managing engineers in complex technical environments and desire to make a significant impact in the sustainable battery cell manufacturing industry.

The person we are looking for is driven, passionate and structured. You value a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages creativity and innovation. You are used to a high paced work environment and got good time management skills. You will get the chance to have a real impact on our success story in the first European gigafactory (to start with) and see the results of your work.

We believe that you have:

  • Engineering degree (Industrial/Process/Production/Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical/Mechatronic or similar).
  • Proven leadership skills in a demanding fast paced production environment.
  • 5+ years of experience within process-driven or discrete process industries such as: Automotive, FMCG, Battery, Packaging, Metal, Semiconductors, Fine Chemicals, Pharma, Food etc.
  • Valuable experience in multi-cultural environment.
  • Fluency in English.
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to address complex technical challenges.
  • Qualities that we cherish are flexibility, sense of quality, friendliness, motivation to take on new challenges, grit and a sense of humour.
  • Troubleshooting and Problem Solving skills.

Nice to have: Lean Manufacturing and Continous Improvement.

Please note that any applications submitted via email or direct messaging will not be considered.


#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Material Flow Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Skellefteå, Västerbotten, Sweden CO-WORKER TECHNOLOGY Full time

    Job scope functionResponsible 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 (but are not limited to)Responsible for managing projects, timelines, track progress on...

  • Material Flow Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Skellefteå, Västerbotten, Sweden Soltia Full time

    Company DescriptionWe are a consulting company with a bunch of technology-interested and happy peopleWe love technology, we love design and we love quality. Our diversity makes us unique and creates an inclusive and welcoming workplace where each individual is highly valued.With us, each individual is her/himself and respects others for who they are and we...

  • Automation Engineering Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Skellefteå, Västerbotten, Sweden Northvolt Full time

    Northvolt has a great job for an experienced automation engineering manager with a technical background in industrial automation systems. You will help build one of the first large scale European battery factories. Northvolt is committed to a fully green production process through using emission free energy sources for production and recycling. Northvolt...

  • Senior Engineering Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Skellefteå, Västerbotten, Sweden Northvolt Full time

    Northvolt has an exciting job opening for a Senior Engineering Manager to work in the field of Material Flow Automation (e.g. Robots, Automatic Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS), Conveyor Systems, Production-Buffers, AGVs etc.). This role offers the opportunity to lead a team which will take a key role in shaping Northvolt's First Gigafactory in Ett to...

  • Site Material Purchasing Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Skellefteå, Västerbotten, Sweden Northvolt Full time

    We are looking for an experienced Site Material Purchasing Specialist to join us in our mission to contribute to a greener future. The role is a part of our passionate supply chain team based in Northvolt ETT, Skellefteå. By joining us, you will be a key player in coordinating the Purchasing Scope in our Projects and contribute to building one of the first...

  • Senior Technical Project Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Skellefteå, Västerbotten, Sweden Northvolt ETT AB Full time

    Northvolt has an exciting job offer for a senior technical project manager. In joining us you will play an important part from the very start in developing a new generation of large-scale European battery factories. Northvolt will play an important role in the transformation to a carbon-free society, and this is your opportunity to take part in leading those...

  • Senior Simulation Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Skellefteå, Västerbotten, Sweden Northvolt ETT AB Full time

    Northvolt has an exciting job offer for a Factory Simulation Engineer to join our passionate team in Stockholm.In joining us, you will play an important part from the very start in building one of the first large scale European battery factories. Northvolt will play an important role in the transformation to a carbon free society.The Factory Simulation...

  • Automation Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Skellefteå, Västerbotten, Sweden Northvolt Full time

    Northvolt has an exciting job possibility for an engineer specialized in the field of Automation. You will be contributing in your area to building one of the first European battery factories which will play an important role in the design and development of the large-scale battery factories, which will help the transformation to a carbon-free society.You...

  • Automation Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Skellefteå, Västerbotten, Sweden CO-WORKER TECHNOLOGY Full time

    Job scope functionYou will be part of the engineering team that takes into use and starts up the factory's automation and production systems. You will work intimately with process, maintenance, production and software engineering teams responsible for higher-level systems, such as MES, ERP and PLM. The production environment places very high demands on...

  • Senior Automation Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Skellefteå, Västerbotten, Sweden Northvolt ETT AB Full time

    Northvolt has an exciting job possibility for an senior engineer specialized in the field of Automation.You will be contributing in your area in building one of the first European battery factories which will play an important role in the design and development of the large-scale battery factories, which will help the transformation to a carbon free...

  • Senior Automation Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Skellefteå, Västerbotten, Sweden Northvolt Full time

    We are looking for an experienced Senior Automation/Control Systems Specialist to join us in our mission to contribute to a greener future. The role is a part of our bold Manufacturing team based in Skelleftea. By joining us, you will be a key player in establishing and contributing to building one of the first large-scale European battery factories. About...

  • Manager Engineering

    2 weeks ago

    Skellefteå, Västerbotten, Sweden Northvolt ETT AB Full time

    Northvolt has an exciting job offer for a Manager Engineering to join our Skellefteå team.Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to)• Manage Engineering Team, owning and driving the projects within the team scope, in alignment with the timelines and priorities shared by stakeholders & other teams.• Capture lessons learned, equipment...

  • Senior Automation Engineer at Northvolt

    2 weeks ago

    Skellefteå, Västerbotten, Sweden Adecco Sweden AB Full time

    We are looking for an experienced Senior Automation/Control Systems Specialist to join us in our mission to contribute to a greener future. The role is a part of our bold Manufacturing team based in Skelleftea. By joining us, you will be a key player in establishing and contributing to building one of the first large-scale European battery factories.About...

  • Senior Automation Engineer at Northvolt

    2 weeks ago

    Skellefteå, Västerbotten, Sweden Adecco Sweden Full time

    We are looking for an experienced Senior Automation/Control Systems Specialist to join us in our mission to contribute to a greener future. The role is a part of our bold Manufacturing team based in Skelleftea. By joining us, you will be a key player in establishing and contributing to building one of the first large-scale European battery factories.About...

  • Quality Controll Engineer at Northvolt

    2 weeks ago

    Skellefteå, Västerbotten, Sweden Adecco Sweden Full time

    We are looking for dedicated and self-driven QC Engineers to join us in our mission to contribute to build the world ́s greenest battery. The role is a part of our passionate Northvolt 1.1 team based in Skellefteå.About the jobIn your role you will be developing, defining and implementing the inspection methods for evaluating the incoming materials,...

  • Production Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Skellefteå, Västerbotten, Sweden Northvolt ETT AB Full time

    In our Production Engineering-Upstream team we are looking for experienced engineers, technology professionals to join in Skellefteå. This role in the Upstream area where the Cathode Active Material is produced.With sustainability at heart, we are ready to play an important part from the very start in building the largest scale European battery factories....

  • C&D Room SDE(Clean and dry rooms Senior Design Engineer )

    1 month ago

    Skellefteå, Västerbotten, Sweden ersg Full time

    C&D Room SDE (Clean and Dry Rooms Senior Design Engineer)Job DescriptionAs a Senior Design Engineer specializing in Clean and Dry Rooms (C&D Room SDE), you play a crucial role in overseeing the design requirements and machine integration process, ensuring a seamless flow of technical aspects throughout the project lifecycle. Your primary focus lies in...

  • Automation Support Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Skellefteå, Västerbotten, Sweden Northvolt ETT AB Full time

    Northvolt has an exciting job possibility for a technician specialised in the field of Automation in the first European battery Giga-factory, Northvolt Ett in Skellefteå.You will be part of the Ett Engineering Team to provide Production Support and will be responsible to maintain the automation systems in the factory. The production environment has very...

  • C&D Room SDE(Clean and dry rooms Senior Design Engineer )

    2 weeks ago

    Skellefteå, Västerbotten, Sweden ersg Full time

    C&D Room SDE(Clean and dry rooms Senior Design Engineer )Assignment descriptionIn this role you will be the focal point of contact for the clean and dry rooms design requirements and clean and dry rooms process machine integration creating a bridge over the technical gaps between design, construction, commissioning and operations. To achieve the functional...

  • C&D Room SDE(Clean and dry rooms Senior Design Engineer )

    3 weeks ago

    Skellefteå, Västerbotten, Sweden ersg Full time

    C&D Room SDE(Clean and dry rooms Senior Design Engineer )Assignment descriptionIn this role you will be the focal point of contact for the clean and dry rooms design requirements and clean and dry rooms process machine integration creating a bridge over the technical gaps between design, construction, commissioning and operations. To achieve the functional...