Sonia Foley
About Sonia Foley
Sonia Foley is a Process Engineer at Northvolt, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in battery research and engineering, with previous roles at the Department of Defence, Teledyne Energy Systems, and various academic institutions.
Work at Northvolt
Sonia Foley has been employed as a Process Engineer at Northvolt since 2021. In this role, she is based in Skellefteå, Västerbotten, Sweden. Her responsibilities include leading commissioning activities for electrode manufacturing in large-scale battery production. She collaborates with cross-functional team members on process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (pFMEAs), Risk Assessments, and Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOPS). Additionally, she coordinates with suppliers and contractors for the installation of electrode coating and processing equipment and develops process parameters to optimize equipment efficiency while ensuring product quality.
Education and Expertise
Sonia Foley earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Virginia, where she studied from 2016 to 2019. Her academic background provided her with a strong foundation in chemical processes and engineering principles. This education has been instrumental in her career, particularly in her roles related to battery technology and energy systems.
Background
Prior to her current position at Northvolt, Sonia Foley gained diverse experience in the field of engineering. She worked as a Battery Engineer at Teledyne Energy Systems, Inc. from 2019 to 2021. Before that, she held positions such as Battery Research Assistant at the University of Virginia and Battery R&D Intern at MITRE. Her early experience also includes serving as an Energy Systems Analyst Intern at the Department of Defence.
Achievements in Battery Technology
Throughout her career, Sonia Foley has contributed to various projects in battery technology. At the University of Virginia, she worked as a Battery Research Assistant, where she was involved in research initiatives in the Koenig Research Group. Her role at Northvolt further emphasizes her expertise in battery production processes, particularly in electrode manufacturing and optimization of processing equipment.