Rodrigo Torres
About Rodrigo Torres
Rodrigo Torres is a Delivery Project Manager at Northvolt, specializing in the development of a digital factory blueprint for lithium-ion battery production. He has extensive experience in industrial operations and project management across multiple countries, particularly in the battery and solar energy sectors.
Current Role at Northvolt
Rodrigo Torres currently serves as the Delivery Project Manager for New Factories - Blueprint at Northvolt. He has held this position since 2021, overseeing the development and implementation of strategies for new factory projects. His role focuses on creating a lean and scalable digital factory blueprint for lithium-ion battery production, emphasizing efficiency and rapid deployment.
Previous Experience at Northvolt
Prior to his current role, Rodrigo worked at Northvolt as a Strategic Project Manager - Blueprint from 2020 to 2021. In this capacity, he contributed to the planning and execution of strategic initiatives related to factory development. His experience at Northvolt has equipped him with a strong foundation in project management within the battery manufacturing sector.
Educational Background
Rodrigo Torres has a diverse educational background. He studied Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering at Tecnológico de Monterrey, earning a Bachelor's Degree from 2010 to 2015. He furthered his education with a Master's Degree in Environmental Science & Engineering from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he attended KTH Royal Institute of Technology in 2016 for 11 months, enhancing his technical expertise.
International Experience and Cultural Adaptability
Rodrigo possesses extensive international experience, having worked in various countries including Mexico, Sweden, and Saudi Arabia. His roles have included positions as a Process Engineer and Production Engineer at Midsummer, and as a Co-Founder at MERAXI. This diverse background has contributed to his cultural adaptability, enabling him to manage global projects effectively.
Early Career and Internships
Rodrigo began his career with internships at notable organizations. He served as a Research Intern at NASA in 2011 and held engineering internships at Inventive Power S.A. de C.V. and Intévita from 2012 to 2014. These early experiences provided him with foundational skills in engineering and project management, setting the stage for his future roles in the battery and solar energy industries.