Senior Mechanics Specialist, Battery Cell Stack

Who we are and what we do?

Speed has always been in our DNA. Become a member of our team and join us on the fast lane! With globally around 4500 employees and unlimited passion for mobility and innovation, Valmet Automotive is working on the future of the automobile. A clear focus on eDrive Engineering – paired with outstanding manufacturing competence – we are an experienced and visionary partner for development and production within an industry on the rise. 

In our Electric Vehicle Systems business line (EVS) we develop and manufacture battery systems from 48V up to High Voltage for automotive and industrial applications. Valmet Automotive covers the full range from contract manufacturing to a TIER1 system supplier.

Here’s where you’ll make an impact:

In the role of Senior Mechanics Specialist, Battery Cell Stack, you will have a key position in research and development of electric vehicle battery cell packaging and related topics including cell thermal runaway, cell swelling management, cell contacting system and electrical insulation system development among others. You’ll apply your knowledge in automotive battery cells, including all chemistries and cell formats, to provide packaging solutions for future energy storage systems and in other tasks assigned to the development area according to internal development pipeline.

You will act as a team member of a Technology Development team and as an expert in the organization supporting ongoing product projects in mechanical and cell interface related topics. Additionally, you will be responsible for drafting mechanical concept designs in product pre-development projects. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to present your innovative ideas to support technology road map planning.

We hope that you would have:

• Experience in mechanical design of wheeled vehicles
• Knowledge / experience in electric vehicle battery systems
• Knowledge / experience in battery system structures, materials and cell packaging
• Knowledge /experience in automotive battery cells including different cell chemistries and their behavior
• Knowledge/experience cell thermal runaway, cell swelling management, cell contacting system and electrical insulation topics
• Systematic working approach and ability to focus attention to details
• Possibility to do hands-on development work in our Uusikaupunki, Salo or Turku facility, Finland (mainly remote work possible)
• Mechanical design experience with 3D modelling tools, preferably Catia V5 or NX including PLM software
• Hands-on attitude and interest on new technology is seen as an asset

Our special extras:

• An employer committed to sustainable, environmentally conscious business practices
• Friendly colleagues ready to support you
• Performance-related annual bonuses
• Possibility of remote and flexible working (if your position allows it)
• Ergonomic and modern workstations
• Versatile e-learning opportunities (e.g. LinkedIn Learning and Rosetta Stone language courses)
• Free use of the gym at the Salo IoT Campus and Uusikaupunki
• Electronical employee benefit ePassi, which can be used for sports, cultural and wellness services
• Free charging of electric vehicles at Salo IoT Campus and Uusikaupunki parking area
• Bicycle benefit

Interested?

Simply upload your application documents via our application tool. If you’ve got the basic skills we need, there's nothing standing in the way of a first interview, in which we'll be happy to clarify all your questions! 

If you have any questions before you apply, please contact Mr. Lasse Kopra, Manager, Technology Development, lasse.kopra@valmet-automotive.com.

Join the fast lane and send your application no later than 14.4.2024!