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Electrode Prototype & Excellence Engineer
2 months ago
Full time role
In-person · Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR
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 750 experts from 48 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 and Dunkirk (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.
•Reports to the Electrode Team Leader
•Leads the coordination of activities & process continuous improvement between technicians for mixing, coating, and calendaring processes in the Product R&D line.
•Aligns with internal Product teams for electrode-related topics
•Collaborates with Lab Management, AMEF, Battery Development for ensuring technical specification of the produced electrodes
Missions :
- Be present in the lab to oversee and validate the quality of electrodes produced.
- Own the prototype electrode production timeline.
- Ensure adherence to quality control protocols, analyzing data and implementing corrective actions to maintain product consistency and quality.
- Monitor and ensure the proper functioning of prototyping equipment, performing routine maintenance and addressing technical issues promptly.
- Track and resolve equipment performance issues, coordinating with internal teams or external vendors as needed.
- Lead and coordinate efforts to improve equipment performance, process efficiency, and operational workflows.
- Maintain detailed records of production runs, process parameters, quality metrics, and improvement initiatives.
- Provide regular updates and reports to stakeholders on production performance, equipment status, and ongoing improvements.
Prerequisites :
- Excellent knowledge of electrode materials and their interactions
- Strong understanding of electrode formulation and processability
- Good knowledge of battery manufacturing processes and validation
- Team coordination soft-skills.
- Understanding on calibration and validation protocols for Equipments.
- Good knowledge on statistical analysis
- Data analysis & restitution.
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
- Industry-leading healthcare
- Verkor Shareholding Scheme
- 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)
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