Northvolt has an exciting job offer for a Cathode Development Engineer to join our passionate team in Västerås.

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.

Are you ready to take on a challenge that will shape the future of energy? We are looking for a Cathode Development Engineer to join our team at Northvolt in Sweden. As the member of the Cathode Development unit, you will have the opportunity to build a team from scratch and scale our operations to new heights.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing industrialized cathode material for Li-ion batteries. You will work closely with the Process and Quality teams to ensure our cathode material meets the highest standards.

We are looking for someone with a deep understanding of inorganic chemistry and cathode material for Li-ion batteries. You should have a proven track record of driving large and innovative development projects in this field.

At Northvolt, you will be part of a dynamic and fast-paced team that is revolutionizing the energy industry. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for growth and development.

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a difference in the world, apply now and join the Northvolt revolution!

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Carry out experiments to optimise the performance of Northvolt's in-house precursor and Cathode Active Material (CAM), encompassing both the chemical composition and the processing parameters used in the various manufacturing steps.
• Ensure material preparation and characterization including external material benchmark. Analyse materials characterisation and electrochemical data to evaluate the performance of different CAM samples.
• Ensure delivery of development progress for following-up team’s objectives (e.g., milestones)
• Facilitate communication and clarification of technical requirements between customers and Northvolt's internal stakeholders
• Support industrial-scale CAM manufacturing and recycling operations through targeted investigations and deep-dives.

The person we are looking for is strongly goal-oriented, curious and eager to learn. You will get the chance to have a real impact on our success story in Sweden (to start with) and see the results of your work. Our organization requires and values great self-discipline and natural talent to make things happen. The Cathode Development Engineer is a vital member of the Cathode development team and key to Northvolt's mission to enable the future of energy.

Apply with CV and cover letter or your complete LinkedIn profile.

Full-time employment, fixed salary.
The planned starting date is asap.