Battery Pack Design

Nordic Batteries is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for mechanical design and system engineering of our battery packs. You will report to the Head of Production, lead the mechanical design work and take responsibility for deliveries.

We are looking for a mechanical engineer or a similar profile with a strong interest in design and development for automated manufacturing and assembly, and a desire to contribute to the development of Norwegian-made battery packs.

You are a fast-paced, self-driven person who enjoys a scale-up environment and collaborating across multiple areas. You are not afraid to drive change and continuous improvement, you thrive in a multicultural environment[MW1] , and you always keep the end customer in focus.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar technical field.

• Proven experience in product and system design.

• Strong understanding of Design for Assembly (DfA) and automated production processes, including geometric tolerances.

• Solid experience with 3D CAD design, preferably Siemens NX.

• Creating product documentation

• Experience in design for 3D printing and sheet metal

• Some experience with thermal and structural analysis/simulations.

• Experience with PLM systems (Teamcenter or equivalent).

• Ideally 3-5 years of experience with battery systems or other electro-mechanical systems.

• Ability to work independently with strong personal drive, as well as in cross-functional teams. As a small scale-up, we rely on each person to take ownership.

• Willingness and ability to share knowledge and learn from others.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Norwegian and English.

• Strong ability to develop new products and solutions based on technical requirements and specifications.

• Create and maintain 3D designs of complex battery systems within a PLM environment (NX / Teamcenter).

• Design components and develop optimized assemblies for automated manufacturing.

• Prepare technical documentation and product-related documentation.

• Perform thermal and structural analyses/simulations to optimize designs.

• Validate designs and simulation results through physical testing.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.

• Assist production in receival control and assembly of prototypes

• Collaborate with engineers and technical specialists to ensure systems meet all requirements.

• Document and present designs and technical results.

We are on a mission to build secure European battery systems for defence and critical infrastructure. Norwegian battery technology that Europe can rely on.

If you thrive in a fast-moving scale-up environment and enjoy the freedom of shaping your own day, this might be the place for you. We are looking for talented, skilled people with a flexible mindset to join our team. Industrial experience is a plus, whether from automotive, manufacturing, engineering or a production environment, and experience from a startup or scale-up is a big advantage.

We offer:

• Flexible working arrangements and the freedom to shape your own workday

• The opportunity to build specialized expertise in the Norwegian battery value chain

• An exciting journey in a fast-growing scale-up

• An employee share program on favorable terms

• Competitive compensation and benefits

We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to the team.