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We are building a world-class team of technologists for R&D into next-generation battery cells, and we are looking for a Battery Cell Development Project Manager to make it happen. Your main responsibility will be owning battery cell development projects from start to finish: from lab to commercial deployment. 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. You will be part of the NOVO R&D team based in Gothenburg. We develop state of the art battery cells for our customer Volvo Cars, from initial customer requirement to mass production. Development is done in close collaboration with our partner Northvolt. What You'll Do This role will drive dedicated work packages to enable development and industrialization of a customized battery meeting Volvo’s performance, quality, and cost requirements. As a Cell Development Project Manager, we expect you to have previously managed complex technical development programs within the automotive industry, preferably within battery technology. This role will require frequent travel to Northvolt Labs in Västerås, our partner in developing cells, for at least the first 2 years. Key responsibilities include , but are not limited to: - Take full ownership and drive cell development projects from planning to full-rate production. - Secure the planning, execution, and delivery of agreed work packages from both internal and external collaborators. - Create and maintain meaningful relationships with relevant key players and functions in NOVO and Northvolt, with an ability to travel extensively to development and production facilities throughout Sweden. - Be the point of contact and liaison between NOVO R&D and Northvolt’s internal engineering team. - Where needed, help transfer competence, scaling, and skills across teams while you drive ongoing cell development projects. About You You seek the truth in a complex and fast-moving technical environment. You make sure your word is always defensible, and present your findings honestly, precisely, and with facts to back you up. You’re able to motivate and inspire a team across multiple lines of reporting for the duration of multi-year projects. You collaborate with technical teams to problem-solve: find root causes, develop a plan to fix them, and then execute the plan. You have worked through the entire arc of Li-ion cell product development, from prototype to production. Ideally, you’ve worked pre-prototype too: from lab to A-sample. You know manufacturing and understand the tempo of a factory and all its complex interfaces (and how to develop a product that works, at scale, in a factory). You are flexible, meticulous, curious, and eager to learn from others. You have a strong technical background and have worked close to cutting-edge R&D teams. Skills & Requirements: - A MSc or BSc in Engineering or related technical field - 10+ years of work experience in the automotive industry, including years spent commercializing Li-ion cells - Experience individually setting up and driving development projects in an industrial setting - Demonstrated ability to lead through motivation and delegation of authority and tasks - Willingness to roll up your sleeves and act on any level when needed, to get things done and reach project goals - Excellent English communication skills: written and oral English, plus visual communication of complex information in slides and presentations 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.

We are building a state-of-the-art facility and a world-class team of technologists for R&D into next-generation battery cells, and now we are looking for Specialist in Electrolyte Additives to make it happen. Are you ready to shape the future while honing your leadership skills and becoming an expert in a technical field that will revolutionize the world? In this role you will spread and lead the technological development of our product from electrolyte additive development and evaluation to material integration in cells. At NOVO Energy we enable Volvo Cars to go fully electric by 2030. We are a joint venture, 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. What You’ll Do Your work will focus on understanding the fundamentals of electrolyte additives and how they influence the performance of automotive batteries. You will lead planning and execution of experiments, validation of analytical methods, and analyze data to assess which new materials, deployed together, will enable Novo Energy to meet performance requirements for next-generation Volvo Cars. - Design and evaluate new and already commercialized electrolyte additives to match the requirements from Volvo's vehicle specifications. - Plan and execute experiments in collaboration with Engineering team. Based on sound statistical methods, plan and deliver efficient experimental campaigns that provide actionable information about battery electrolytes. - Discover causative relationships. Connect material-level properties to product-level battery performance specs. Figure out methods of predicting cell performance based on analytics at electrolyte level. - Once validated, work closely with cell designers to scale new materials into full-size cell designs. Iterate. - Stay on top of the newest technology and methods out in the world. Use your judgment to make the case for which technologies are aligned with the company’s goals and worth investigating further. - Communicate complex chemistry and materials science concepts clearly to non-expert audiences. Make your planning and technical thought process visible and understandable to the people around you, from managers to technicians. Your Background You thrive in an inclusive environment and work to bring new teammates on board with clear communication, shared goals, and mutual trust. You’re excited to be part of a diverse, international team. You are comfortable in new settings, working on open-ended problems where no prescribed solution exists. When your experimental data doesn’t look right, you’re the first person to take a deep, in-person look at the experiment to understand and durably fix root causes of drift. You thrive from extracting clean signals from noisy experiments and to produce high-quality technical work with minimal guidance and underdefined inputs. You are a curious and passionate team player who likes to have fun while achieving the goal! A relevant university degree in chemistry, electrochemistry, or materials science with a focus on battery electrolytes. The topic your thesis was/is about battery electrolytes. - Practical experience in battery R&D such as doing PhD in topics related to battery electrolytes or experience in battery industry- You’ve been through multiple iterations of new materials development and characterization - Proven experience in evaluating electrolyte additives. - You bring a can-do attitude and an entrepreneurial spirit to your daily work. You’re passionate & purpose-driven. 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.

We are building a state-of-the-art prototype lab facility and a world-class team for R&D into next-generation battery cells, and we are now looking for a Process Engineer to make it happen. Are you a driven engineer with a passion to get new processes and equipment up and running in an exciting growing industry? Then you should join our team, together we enable the future of energy! 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 deliver 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. We are now looking for a Process Engineer to join our R&D Engineering team. In close collaboration with the Materials Technology and Cell Design teams we develop cutting-edge technology, backed by the support, investment, talent, and expertise of Volvo and Northvolt. With a diverse and global team, we foster a dynamic and enjoyable work environment. We have fun while bringing a new generation of mobility to life. What You’ll Do You will be responsible for a specific process area within our prototype line facility. This could be: - Electrode Slurry Mixing - Electrode Coating & Calendering - Cell Assembly This involves commissioning new equipment within this process area, working closely with equipment suppliers, organizing FAT and SAT of equipment, followed by leading the process development by conducting systematic design of experiments to fully gain an understanding of key parameters for achieving high product quality and electrochemical performance. Additionally, you will have access to several advanced analytical equipment to help in assessing the product quality throughout the development process. As process responsible, we expect you to have a data-driven way of working, and to draw on your technical background to design, implement, control, and optimize processes accordingly. You will be responsible to fully comprehend and setup processing parameters and communicating key learnings to cross-functional teams. You will work closely with material, cell design, and manufacturing teams to mature new ideas from concept to production level as well as utilize your understanding to pave the way for future upgrades and designs, contributing to the launch of cutting-edge cell manufacturing equipment and products. As we are building and ramping up a new facility, your work will mainly be conducted, hands-on with the process equipment, inside the prototype line environment. Hence, we are looking for someone that enjoys the hands-on work and the challenge of building up and developing a process from scratch. Skills & Requirements You are a passionate Process Engineer who takes ownership and is eager to collaborate with others to achieve great results. You are curious, proactive with a “can do” attitude and an eye for detail. - MSc. in Mechanical/Chemical/Materials/Industrial Engineering or related field. - 2+ years of relevant industrial experience within equipment and process design and development, with a proven track record in leading and executing process DOEs, FAT, SAT, commissioning and process improvement projects. - Previous work experience in mixing, coating and calendaring, cell assembly processes in the battery industry or other industry is a strong plus. - Familiar with in-line equipment vision systems, sensors and process controls; ability to generate actionable insights from large datasets. - Experience in developing processes, standards, procedures and documentation in an efficient way. - Ability to identify root-causes and troubleshooting to solve issues through a data-driven approach. - Excellent English written and oral skills. 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.

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 Senior Battery Material Expert to make it happen. Are you ready to shape the future while honing your leadership skills and becoming an expert in a technical field that will revolutionize the world? In this role you will lead the technological development of our product from battery material development and evaluation to material integration in cells. At NOVO Energy we enable Volvo Cars to go fully electric by 2030. We are a joint venture, 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. The Material Technology team bring new battery materials to market in real, mass-market automotive products. You will see the results of your work on roads around the globe and you’ll help bring a new generation of mobility to life. What You’ll Do Your work will focus on understanding the fundamentals of battery materials and how they influence the performance of automotive batteries. You will lead planning and execution of experiments, validation of new analytical methods, and analysis of data to assess which new materials, deployed together, will enable Novo Energy to meet performance requirements for next-generation Volvo and Polestar cars. - Leading planning of battery materials evaluation in cross-functionally projects, collaborating closely with Cell Design and Process Engineering teams as well as with Volvo Cars and Northvolt to drive the development of next-gen batteries. - Design and evaluate battery materials to match the requirements from Volvo's vehicle specifications. - Discover causative relationships. Connect material-level properties to product-level battery performance specs. Figure out methods of predicting cell performance based on analytics at electrolyte level. - Based on sound statistical methods, plan and deliver efficient experimental campaigns that provide actionable information about new battery electrolytes. - Discover causative relationships. Connect material-level properties to product-level battery performance specs. Figure out methods of predicting cell performance based on analytics at the particle and electrode level. - Once validated, work closely with cell designers to scale new materials into full-size cell designs. Iterate. - Stay on top of the newest technology and methods out in the world. Use your judgment to make the case for which technologies are aligned with the company’s goals and worth investigating further. Your Background You thrive in an inclusive environment and work to bring new teammates on board with clear communication, shared goals, and mutual trust. You’re excited to be part of a diverse, international team. You are comfortable in new settings, working on open-ended problems where no prescribed solution exists. When your experimental data doesn’t look right, you’re the first person to take a deep, in-person look at the experiment to understand and durably fix root causes of drift. You thrive from extracting clean signals from noisy experiments and to produce high-quality technical work with minimal guidance and underdefined inputs. You are a curious and passionate team player who likes to have fun while achieving the goal! - A relevant university degree in chemistry, electrochemistry, materials science, or chemical engineering is required. - At least 3 years of practical experience in battery R&D such as experience in battery material or cell production industries- You’ve been through multiple iterations of new materials development and characterization. - Proven experience in developing and evaluating battery materials. - Highly organized with excellent technical management skills - Effective communication skills to introduce new methods and processes in different. - You bring a can-do attitude and an entrepreneurial spirit to your daily work. You’re passionate & purpose-driven. 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.