Yifru Woldemariam Biramo
About Yifru Woldemariam Biramo
Yifru Woldemariam Biramo is a Process/Automation Operator with a strong background in mechanical engineering and renewable energy. He has worked in various roles in battery and solar cell production, contributing to process optimization and engineering coordination.
Work at Northvolt
Yifru Woldemariam Biramo has been employed at Northvolt as a Process/Automation Operator since 2021. In this role, he engages in the operation and control of advanced prismatic battery cell production machinery. His responsibilities include contributing to the optimization of battery cell production processes through root cause analysis. Northvolt is known for its commitment to sustainable energy solutions, and Yifru's role supports this mission within the renewable energy sector.
Education and Expertise
Yifru Woldemariam Biramo has a strong educational background in engineering. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Bahir Dar University Institute of Technology, completing his studies from 2007 to 2012. He later obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering after studying Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch at the Ethiopian Maritime Academy in 2013. Additionally, he achieved a Master's degree in Sustainable Energy Engineering from KTH Royal Institute of Technology, studying from 2017 to 2020.
Background
Yifru Woldemariam Biramo has diverse work experience in the engineering and renewable energy sectors. He worked at the Development Bank of Ethiopia as an Engineering Team Coordinator and as a Mechanical Engineer. His experience also includes roles at Midsummer as a Process Operator and at Norrenergi AB as a Research and Development Engineer. Before his engineering career, he served as a Junior Engine Cadet with Ernst Russ AG in Hamburg, Germany.
Experience in Renewable Energy
Yifru Woldemariam Biramo has demonstrated versatility in the renewable energy sector through his experience in both battery and solar cell production environments. His hands-on experience in operating advanced machinery in battery cell production highlights his technical skills and understanding of renewable energy processes. This background positions him as a knowledgeable professional in the field of sustainable energy.