Process Engineer

Northvolt has an exciting job offer for a Process Engineer. 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 efforts and help drive us to success.

Key responsibilities

• Defining process design basis and process design criteria.
• Continuous gap & opportunity analysis of the process design
• Researching and conducting tests (lab and pilot scale) to develop new and improved processes.
• Performing engineering calculations, modeling, and/or simulations in order to achieve the optimum process design configuration.
• Working closely with R&D to articulate the process design needs, proposing test plans and engaging in iterative discussion to ensure that the R&D outcomes will align seamlessly with our robust design objectives.
• Working with key system/equipment suppliers in order to develop solutions that are tailored made for our needs, and at the same time contribute to cost efficiency and maximizing yield.
• Working closely with engineering consultants during different phases of engineering to take the innovative ideas all the way to the execution.

Requirements

• A degree in chemistry/chemical engineering/material science PhD/MSc or similar.
• 1-10+ years working experience in hydrometallrgy (depending on position level).
• Track record of successul R&D achievements.
• Successful track record of scaling chemical processes in a fast growing environment ideally in the metal, recycling or mining industry.
• Curious, technically educated and with a strong business background.
• Must have worked in multi-cultural environment.
• Experience and interest in manufacturing industry is a plus.

Personal success factors

• Highly organized and result driven.
• Great time management skills, flexibility, and drive for continuous improvement.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and independently.
• Great communication skills.
• Motivated to take on new challenges, with initiative and grit.