Manufacturing Technician

We are looking for a dedicated Manufacturing Technician to join us in our mission to contribute to a greener future. The role is a part of our excellent/bold/passionate Production team based in Västerås. By joining us, you will be a key player in establishing Northvolt Labs and contribute to building one of the first large scale European battery factories.

About the job

You perform functions associated with all manufacturing operations, including working with engineers in

set-up and calibration tasks, as well as performing rework and quality testing related to the production

of parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies. You will use sophisticated programs to collect and evaluate operating data to conduct on-line adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment.

You determine and may assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the

manufacturing process. Works with engineers in conducting experiments.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Initiate and/or take decisions relevant and or connected to the process to ensure customer
  
  grade quality material.
• Initiate and/or take decisions regarding changes to specs and/or parameters that can impact
  
  product quality.
• Monitor equipment and adjust as needed.
• Control the machines and materials used in production.
• Coordinate improvements within the team connected to the process.
• Participate in cross-functional continuous improvements.
• Ability to operate all machines without supervision and perform basic troubleshooting.
• Write and continuously update relevant SOPs/WIs for the equipment and/or method.
• Validate the training for new operators regarding critical tasks that have the potential to
  
  impact product quality.
• Train and mentor new manufacturing associates on standard operating procedures and safety
  
  protocols.
• Assist the senior manufacturing personnel with advanced troubleshooting and validating
  
  equipment and manufacturing processes, identifying and implementing process/product
  
  improvement alternative

The person we are looking for has a solution-oriented mindset. You have a technical interest and curiosity about working within production. Our organization values strong work ethic and demonstrating a commitment to safety and quality.

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

We believe that you have :

• A relevant education (e.g. industrial program at gymnasium level, automation)
• Previous training experience as Manufacturing Associate at Northvolt and/or previous
  
  experience from working in Process Industry including safety procedures.
• Experience from working with some of the following: permit procedures, Lock Out Tag Out,
  
  near miss reporting, safety audits, maintenance audits, process control systems, and daily
  
  following up on safety actions is an advantage.
• Excellent English written and oral skills
• Accuracy, good at following instructions, high work ethic, critical thinking, and strong problem-solving skill.

Bonus points for:

• Operator/technician education
• Good understanding of machines and equipment such as pipes, pumps, and valves.