Senior Prismatic Electrode Engineer (M/F)

About this role:

We are currently looking for a Senior Prismatic Electrode Engineer to join our Process Development Department, more especially our Prismatic Development Team.
As such, you are responsible for the systems related to Electrode processes. The role will evolve from planning the Gigafactory line to then setting it up. You are embracing the objective of building and structuring Verkor as the most advanced battery manufacturing company in the world.
This role is located at our Innovation Center in Grenoble, France.

Responsibilities:

• You are responsible for the Prismatic electrode process (mixing to calendaring)
• Commissioning the pilot and Gigafactory prismatic electrode processes from FAT to SOP.
• Collaborating with the product engineering team to optimize the electrode process for the electrode design
• Improving the electrode process 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 electrode process.
• During operation, you will complete root cause investigations into defects in the electrode process.

Requirements:

• Evidence of exceptional ability. Verkor follows a culture of full-cycle engineering where members will have full responsibility and accountability for their projects from start to finish.
• >10 years of experience working with battery electrode processes.
• Knowledge of mixing and coating systems, fluid mechanics, piping design, and fluid measurement techniques.
• Experience with sensors for roll-to-roll web processes, such as beta-ray, x-ray, ultrasonic, laser, and vision inspection.
• Experience with products sensitive to environmental conditions, such as the electronics or food industries. Clean room and dry room experience will be useful.
• Strong statistical and data analysis skills with tools such as Python, Matlab, and Minitab.
• Basic: Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or similar discipline.
• Preferred: M.S. in chemical/mechanical/electric engineering or similar discipline.