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Verkor · Onsite · Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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.  
 

We are currently looking for our future Cathode Material Engineer to join our Active Materials and Electrolyte Development Team based in our Innovation Center in Grenoble, France.
 
In this role, you are responsible for leading the development of cathode material for advanced battery cells.
 

Main responsibilities :

  • To lead the development of cathode material
  • To specify the cathode material characteristics based on Li-ion cell requirements
  • To support the selection of cathode active material
  • To support the electrode engineer in charge of the cathode electrode formulation
  • To build the supplier's network for cathode active material
  • To ensure a survey of new technology for cathode active material
  • To support the technology roadmap
  • Requirements :

  • MSc or PhD in Materials Science
  • Experience in Li-ion cell development
  • Cathode material research and development
  • Experience with the synthesis and mass-production of Li-ion active materials would be a plus
  • Experience with Li-rich cathode material would be a plus
  • DFMEA, PFMEA, root-cause analysis
  • APQP, 4M management

  • 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
    - 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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