Michael Wray
About Michael Wray
Michael Wray is a Cell Design Engineer at Northvolt, specializing in the battery industry. He focuses on bridging communication gaps between engineering and business sectors, ensuring that cell requirements are met through coordination with various teams.
Work at Northvolt
Michael Wray has been employed at Northvolt as a Cell Design Engineer since 2020. In this role, he focuses on coordinating with customer, quality, and validation teams to ensure that cell requirements are met. His work involves breaking down the fundamental workings of battery cells and revealing the science behind their energy storage and release capabilities. Wray's contributions are integral to the development of battery technology within the company.
Education and Expertise
Michael Wray earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering with a Business Minor from Brigham Young University, completing his studies from 2014 to 2018. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in the battery industry, where he applies his knowledge to enhance communication between engineering and business sectors.
Background
Before joining Northvolt, Michael Wray worked as a Field Applications Engineer at K2 Energy Solutions from 2018 to 2020. He also gained experience as an Engineering Intern at the same company in 2016. Additionally, he served as a Research Assistant at the Battery Materials Research Group at Brigham Young University from 2013 to 2018, where he contributed to research in battery technology.
Achievements
During his career, Michael Wray has contributed to the design and evaluation of battery cells for electric vehicles, collaborating with major automotive brands such as Volkswagen and BMW. He plays a key role in eliminating communication barriers within the battery industry, enhancing the collaboration between engineering and business sectors.