Michael Wray
About Michael Wray
Michael Wray is a Validation Engineering Manager at Northvolt, advocating for data-driven decision-making and servant-leadership. He has extensive experience in the battery industry, having held various roles at Northvolt and K2 Energy Solutions, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Brigham Young University.
Current Role at Northvolt
Michael Wray currently serves as the Validation Engineering Manager at Northvolt, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on coaching and training performance and life validation engineers to enhance their skills and improve engineering report outputs. Wray advocates for data-based decision-making and servant-leadership, emphasizing the importance of effective communication between engineering and business sectors within the battery industry.
Previous Experience at Northvolt
Wray has held multiple positions at Northvolt prior to his current role. He worked as a Cell Expert - Production Quality for 8 months in 2023 and as Director of the R&D Lab from 2021 to 2023. Additionally, he served as a Cell Design Engineer for 1 year from 2020 to 2021. His experience at Northvolt encompasses various aspects of battery technology, including production quality and research and development.
Educational Background
Michael Wray studied at Brigham Young University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering with a minor in Business Management. His studies spanned from 2014 to 2018, providing him with a solid foundation in both engineering principles and business practices.
Experience at K2 Energy Solutions
Wray's professional journey includes significant roles at K2 Energy Solutions. He worked as an Engineering Intern for 3 months in 2016 and later served as a Field Applications Engineer from 2018 to 2020 for 2 years. These positions allowed him to gain practical experience in energy solutions and applications.
Research Experience
Before his roles in industry, Michael Wray was a Research Assistant at the Battery Materials Research Group at Brigham Young University. He contributed to research efforts from 2013 to 2018, focusing on battery materials and technologies. This experience laid the groundwork for his subsequent career in the battery industry.