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Battery Testing EngineerVerkor

Battery Testing Engineer

Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesOn-site

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Designs, sets up and maintains test benches and tooling for lithium-ion battery cell prototypes, runs and reports internal and outsourced cell tests, and standardises test protocols and documentation.

About this role

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,...)

Requirements

  • MSC/Engineering degree in Electrical/Automation/Electronics/Automotive or similar engineering field
  • Experience : apprenticeship or min. 2 years in industrial company
  • Understanding of electric circuitry and electrical risks
  • Experience with automated test development including specification, procurement and validation
  • Experience with battery test bench software (FEV MORPHEE, Biologic BT-Test, Landt MonLanhe, …) is a plus
  • Core understanding of root cause and corrective action methodologies
  • Experience with testing lab software 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
  • Fixed Term Contract of 18 months starting beginning of January 2027.

    Skills

    Automated Test DevelopmentBiologic BT-TestCorrective Action MethodologyElectrical CircuitryElectrical SafetyFEV MORPHEEIATFISO 17025Landt MonLanheLithium-ion Cell TestingMatlabProduct ValidationPythonRoot Cause AnalysisTest Bench DesignWork Instructions Documentation

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