Battery Testing Engineer
Grenoble, France
Product Design Engineering – Battery Testing Team /
CDI / Permanent position /
On-site
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.
To participate in performing the prototyping of a variety of lithium ion cell prototypes including coin cell, pouch cell and cylindrical cell : electrical and mechanical set-up
To perform test benches setup and wiring : upgrade, sensors adding, mechanical modification, measurement specifications
To specify the test benchs, chambers, utilities in the scope of the testing center development with support from the validation team
To support the construction team on testing equipment's preparation and installation
To develop the testing equipment
To schedule tests according to tests standards and qualification plans and anticipate their preparation
To conduct and report internal tests in compliance with programs, procedures and safety rules
To perform cell testing and assist cell test fixtures definition : parametrization, measurement first analysis, conformity check, issues analysis and reporting
To specify the testing workpackage for tests outsourcing with the specification from validation team
To organize external tests and ensure their follow-up and exploitation
To work on the optimization of process parameters to improve performance, quality and yield
To perform the formalization and standardization of protocols and intellectual property via documentation generation/revision (work instructions, electronic notebook, …)
To provide a support in maintenance and troubleshooting of benches equipment
Requirements
- MSC in Electrical/Automation/Electronics/Automotive or similar engineering field
- Experience : apprenticeship or min. 2 years in industrial company
- Comprehensive understanding of electric circuitry and electrical risks
- Experience with automated test development including specification, procurement and validation
- Experience with FEV MORPHEE software is a plus
- Core understanding of root cause and corrective action methodologies
- Experience with testing lab software eventually including automation and data processing tools (Python, Matlab etc,…)
- Experience with product development, validation and safety
- Experience with Li-ion cell testing is a plus
- Great communication, autonomy and proactivity
- English CEFR B2/C1 : ability to communicate and read on technical subjects
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
