Battery Testing Engineer

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 1100 experts from 53 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 started operations our Verkor Innovation Centre (R&D centre and 4.0 pilot line) which is now fully running and operational.   We now focus on enabling  the successful start of production of our Gigafactory in Dunkirk (France). With this facility, our ambition is to ramp-up mass production of low carbon lithium ion batteries to facilitate the decarbonization of European mobility.     To elaborate and participate in the elaboration of tools and jigs to test variety of lithium ion cell R&D 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 benches, 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 work-packages 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 To participate on Verkor lab certification and accreditation readyness (IATF, ISO 17025,...)