Youngsu Kim
About Youngsu Kim
Youngsu Kim is a Lead Process Engineer at Northvolt, with a diverse background in engineering roles at A123 Systems and a solid educational foundation in Chemistry and Environmental Engineering.
Current Role at Northvolt
Youngsu Kim serves as the Lead Process Engineer at Northvolt, a position he has held since 2019. He is based in Sweden and has contributed to various projects aimed at advancing battery technology and manufacturing processes. His role involves overseeing process engineering tasks, ensuring efficiency, and implementing best practices within the organization.
Previous Experience at A123 Systems
Youngsu Kim has extensive experience at A123 Systems, where he held multiple roles over several years. He worked as an Engineering Manager from 2007 to 2012, overseeing engineering teams in Icheon, Gyeonggi-do, Korea. He later served as an AME Manager for 11 months in 2012-2013 and as a Senior Engineer for 11 months in 2013-2014, both in Livonia, MI. Additionally, he was an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer from 2017 to 2018 and a Senior Product Engineer from 2014 to 2017, also in Livonia.
Educational Background
Youngsu Kim holds a Master's degree in Chemistry from Pusan National University, which he completed from 2004 to 2006. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology from Dongseo University, studying from 1996 to 2002. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in engineering and process development.
Early Career at Korea Basic Science Institute
Youngsu Kim began his career as a Technician at the Korea Basic Science Institute, where he worked from 2003 to 2006 in Geumjeong-gu, Busan, Korea. This early experience contributed to his technical skills and understanding of scientific processes, which he has built upon throughout his career.