R&D - Senior Cell Design Engineer

We are building a state-of-the-art facility and a world-class team of technologists for R&D into next-generation battery cells. We are now looking for a seasoned Senior Cell Design Engineer. Are you ready to lead a segment of our product development across different functional teams and with our partners into a real EV battery cell product to be mass-produced in our upcoming giga factory? In this role you will take part in the ideation of new cell designs, defining how to assess their performance along different cell platforms (for you to define and develop) up to large capacity prismatic cell level going through A, B and C sample stages of battery cell development within the car industry. At NOVO Energy we enable Volvo Cars to go fully electric by 2030. We are a start-up, with the benefit of funding and expertise from our two strong mother companies Northvolt & Volvo Cars. Embrace an awe-inspiring challenge and be at the forefront of technological advancement. We are focused on integrating cutting-edge cell technology into vehicle design, ensuring safety, performance, and sustainability. Together we push the boundaries of battery design in a fast-paced environment. You will report to the R&D Cell Platforms Director (managing Cell Design Department) and work cross-functionally, collaborating closely with Materials and Process engineering teams as well as with Volvo Cars to drive the development of next-gen batteries. What You'll Do - Design & iterate experimentally, exploring various forms and chemistries in both an R&D and production-facing context. Plan, create and optimize designs for multiple types of next-generation Li-ion cells that enhance fast charge, cycle life, safety, sustainability at optimal cost. - Develop physicochemical characterization techniques to determine performance correlation between physical properties and composition. - Analyze and validate test data to enhance cell properties, making statistically-informed inferences to improve cell design. - Work closely with Materials, Engineering departments and other cross-functional stakeholders to make sure the final product meets immediate technical goals and long-term manufacturability requirements. Your Background We see that you have participated in large-scale R&D projects, preferably in a start-up environment, involving technical depth across multiple disciplines. You are eager to spread your knowledge and also to learn from other’s experiences and understand our large-scale production processes. - A relevant university degree in chemistry, electrochemistry, materials science, or chemical engineering is required. - 5+ years of R&D experience from a private company within the EV battery cell industry. - Experience working with broad experimental campaigns involving large data sets. Ability to make statistically-informed inferences from experimental data and translate them into cell design improvements. - Experience in material and electrochemical characterization and analysis. Personal Success Factors - Passion for innovation - Contribute to an inclusive, collaborative working environment with shared goals, and mutual trust. - Highly organized with excellent technical management skills - Effective communication skills to introduce new methods and processes in different Our Offer We offer you an R&D environment, with a clear goal to ship product. Our facility is located in the central parts of Gothenburg, a small but international city with a lot to offer and the nature around the corner. We will support you in a potential relocation and our comp package covers benefits to encourage a good work-life balance while being part of an exhilarating global venture! Volvo Cars is one of the most well-known and respected car brands in the world. Northvolt is a leading supplier of sustainable, high-quality battery cells and systems, dedicated to delivering the world’s greenest lithium-ion battery. Together, we have formed a joint venture, NOVO Energy, to power the next generation of pure electric Volvo and Polestar cars. Our Gigafactory in Gothenburg will be one of the largest cell production facilities in Europe, with a potential annual cell production capacity of up to 50 gigawatt hours (GWh) - thereby enabling a supply of batteries for approximately half a million Volvo and Polestar cars per year. Our state-of-the-art R&D facility will gather leading expertise from all over the world, to create the next generation battery cells. You can read more about this joint venture in these press releases, here and here.