Process Engineer - Cell Assembly

Verkor is a French industrial company aiming to pioneer low-carbon battery manufacturing in France. With the backing of prominent industrial companies such as Renault Group, Plastic Omnium and Schneider Electric, Verkor intends to electrify the future of European mobility.

With over 350 experts from 38 different countries, our endeavor is to unite exceptional global talent to bring this ambitious and innovative project to life. Our strong and agile international team continues to grow and adapt to new challenges. Based in Grenoble (France), we have recently started operations our Verkor Innovation Centre (R&D centre and 4.0 pilot line).

We now focus on building the world’s most modern and efficient Gigafactory in Dunkirk (France). With this facility, our ambition is an initial annual production of 16 Gwh of lithium-ion batteries by 2025, thus powering 300,000 electric vehicles annually.

In joining us you will actively participate in this breathtaking industrial adventure to shape the future of European mobility.

About this role :

We have an exciting opportunity for a Cell Assembly Engineer in our Process Assembly Team. In this role, you will be responsible for the Assembly processes, including Notching/Baking/Stacking and winding/X-ray/Welding and Packaging. After a trial period, you will take responsibility for one of the assembly processes.

The role will evolve from planning the Gigafactory line, to setting it up.

This role is based in our gigafactory located near Dunkerque (north of France), but there could be a possibility for you to be based first in our Verkor Innovation Center in Grenoble for a few weeks/months before moving permanently to Dunkerque.

Responsibilities :

• Commissioning the equipment related to the gigafactory assembly process from FAT to SOP
• Collaborating with the product engineering team to optimize the assembly processes (Notching/Baking/Stacking and winding/X-ray/Welding and Packaging) for the cell design.
• Improving assembly process (Notching/Baking/Stacking and winding/X-ray/Welding and Packaging) by increasing the level of process automation, which will save capital and operating costs.
• Testing and validating state-of-the-art technologies for use in the assembly process.
• During the operation, you will complete root cause investigations into defects in the assembly process

Requirements :

• Master's degree or Engineering Diploma, preferably in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical/Materials or similar discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with battery manufacturing processes.
• Strong statistical and data analysis skills with tools such as Python, Matlab, and Minitab
• Lateral and innovative ways of thinking

Why join us?

Strong company spirit and culture settle down around our 4 values:

Contribution

We promote personal initiative and give everyone the means to contribute to the company's success.

Communication

We're committed to transparent communication: we say what we think, and we mean what we say.

Team Spirit

Everyone, in their role, is an ambassador for the company. At Verkor, success is most definitely a team sport!

Commitment

We're all working towards a common goal: a sustainable future, which we're building one step at a time.

Attractive work conditions*

- Stimulating work environment: pleasant offices, multicultural and motivated team

- Lunch vouchers

- 50% of local transportation costs financed

- 5 weeks of holidays per year + 2 weeks of compensation time (RTT)* conditions may apply depending on type of contract

- Industry-leading healthcare

- Opportunities to network and connect with worldwide experts

For more info on the company, please visit us at www.verkor.com

*all positions are open to individuals possessing a Recognition of the Status of Disabled Worker (RQTH)

*conditions may apply depending on type of contract