Markus Airaksinen
About Markus Airaksinen
Markus Airaksinen is a process engineer with extensive experience in the chemical engineering field. He has worked at various companies, including Westinghouse Electric Company and Northvolt, and has held multiple engineering roles over his career.
Current Role at Northvolt
Markus Airaksinen has been employed as a Process Engineer at Northvolt since 2018. In this role, he focuses on developing and optimizing processes related to battery manufacturing. His expertise contributes to Northvolt's mission of creating sustainable battery solutions for electric vehicles and energy storage systems.
Experience at Westinghouse Electric Company
Markus Airaksinen has extensive experience at Westinghouse Electric Company, where he has held multiple positions. He served as a Senior Chemical Engineer since 2019, following a tenure as a Chemical Process Engineer from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, he worked as a Method Developer from 2009 to 2015. His roles have involved various aspects of chemical engineering and process development.
Previous Employment at DSM
Before his time at Westinghouse Electric Company, Markus Airaksinen worked as a Laboratory Engineer at DSM from 1995 to 2001. This position was based in Strängnäs, Södermanlands län, Sweden. His responsibilities included conducting laboratory experiments and supporting research and development initiatives.
Educational Background
Markus Airaksinen studied at Handelshögskolan vid Karlstads universitet from 1993 to 1995, where he completed a two-year program. Prior to that, he attended Örebro University for one year from 1992 to 1993. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles.