Vianode AS was established by Elkem early 2021 and aims to become a leading solutions provider to the fast-growing battery industry. We are now looking for a Testing Engineer to join our exciting team.  

Our first full-scale industrial plant for production of anode graphite will be built at Herøya and start of production (fast-track) is planned in 2023. This material is a key component in lithium-ion battery cells.

The successful candidate will be responsible for physical quality control testing of graphite anode materials. A key aspect of the position is to coordinate internal and external resources to drive materials testing to successful completion. You will work closely with the product development, process, and industry plant design teams. This position will start in the R&D laboratory in Kristiansand and transition to lead the industrial plant testing in Herøya with the opening of the plant in 2023.

A high degree of technical capability and drive is required to understand and resolve technical problems in a demanding time frame as well as interpersonal skills and ability to analyze and explain results.

Areas of responsibility

• Design and conduct testing on graphite anode materials.
• Oversee laboratory at Herøya Industrial plant site

Qualifications required for the position

• Degree in a scientific or engineering discipline.
• Experience with materials properties testing (XRD, XFR or ICP, Raman, or powder mechanical properties preferred)
• Experience with industrial quality control testing
• Knowledge of industrial sampling systems and SPC

• Experience working in industry

• Able to find solutions to complex technical problems
• Inquisitive nature and motivated by problem solving in order to find innovative solutions to complex process and technology challenges
• Enjoy working in a high pace environment and be able to deliver high quality work within a tight time schedule
• Self-driven and a good team player
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively interact with all levels of personnel within and outside the company, in an international setting
• Effective presentation, oral and written communication skills
• Fluent in English

The position reports to Research and Development Director and is located in Kristiansand – Norway in 2022 and part of 2023 and transitions to Porsgrunn, Norway in 2023.