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# Aging Modelling Engineer M/F at Verkor

- **Company:** Verkor
- **Location:** Grenoble, France
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-01-27
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/verkor/c0ef67db-8ffd-4078-b30d-63e1f1c78ccb

## Job description

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.

Description of the role :

- Develop physics-based mathematical models for Li-ion battery cell degradation (SEI growth, CEI, particle/electrode cracking, ...)
- Implement models in COMSOL, PyBaMM, 3D Experience and other available tools and perform life estimation studies under different load conditions (drive cycles, CCCV cycling, charge protocol, …)
- Develop tools and techniques (experimental and modeling) for the physicochemical characterization of degradation mechanisms (SEI, CEI, electrolyte, …) and construct material database
- Develop, implement, and run data-driven models for cell degradation and life estimation
- Perform DOEs and run experiments in close collaboration with battery scientists and test engineers, for aging analysis, model parametrization and validation
- Construct advanced studies, perform data analyses, run simulations, and deliver study results, providing support to Product Development Team from early days to final stages of production
- Review literature for state-of-the-art understanding of complex aging mechanisms in Li-ion cells
- Work closely with cell development leaders to meet requirements of different projects according to project timelines
- Lead technical investigations, perform diagnostic analysis and prepare progress updates; participate in creating design review dossiers
- Take initiative for intellectual property development

Responsibilities :

- Regular review of the state-of-the-art concepts, tools, methodologies, and technologies (experimental and simulation) and construct roadmap of activities
- Ensure traceability and reliability of simulation results, methods and experimental data
- Ensure best-practice mathematical modeling and numerical simulations
- Ensure timely delivery of case-study results according to product dev timeline
- Undertake preparation of technical notes, standards and work instructions on tools, methods and studies

Requirements :

- PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
- Specialized knowledge in electrochemical engineering, Li-ion batteries, and their degradation mechanisms
- Experience in physics-based modeling of Li-ion battery degradation (3+ years  preferred)
- Experience in data-driven modeling and ML is a plus
- Strong background in data analysis and mathematical modeling
- Proficiency in scientific coding (Matlab/Python)
- Proficiency in simulation tools (3D Experience, ANSYS, COMSOL, PyBaMM, ...)
- Experience in hands-on lab activities (cell assembly, testing, …)
- Experience in project management
- English: proficient / French is a plus

## About Verkor

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Verkor designs and manufactures low-carbon lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and stationary storage in Europe.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series C)
- **Headquarters**: Grenoble, France
- **Founded**: July 2020
- **Founders**: Benoit Lemaignan (co-founder and former CEO) and five others from the energy, automotive, and mobility industries

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Battery Manufacturing, Clean Energy, Electric Vehicle Components
- Target customers: B2B (Automotive OEMs, stationary storage providers)
- Mission or purpose statement: To fast-track low-carbon battery production in France, serving the European market, and contribute to a sustainable and sovereign European energy transition.

## Products & Services
For each major offering:
- **Lithium-ion Battery Cells and Modules**: High-performance, low-carbon battery cells and modules for electric vehicles. 16 GWh of cell production capacity per year at the Dunkirk Gigafactory.
- **BIMS Technology® (Battery Intelligent Management System)**: A proprietary digital twin and management system that digitises and optimises battery manufacturing processes using sensors and actuators run by algorithmic logic.
- **DROPS Technology® (Direct Recycling of Production Scrap)**: An automated recycling process that reinserts production scrap back into the manufacturing circuit in real time, minimising waste.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Total Funding — raised over €2 billion (including debt and equity). Key rounds include a €250 million Series C (announced in 2022), and a €850 million financing package from the French government and European Investment Bank in 2024 for the Dunkirk Gigafactory.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Consortium of players from digital, recycling, and clean-tech industries (specific investors not fully detailed in public sources, but includes French government support via the EIB and France 2030 plan).
- **Growth Signals**: Commissioning of the second production line at the Dunkirk Gigafactory in 2024; first batteries produced entirely on-site at Dunkirk delivered in 2024–2025; headcount growth from 180 in 2022 to over 1,000 employees and projected 1,500 by 2025. Laurent Debrue named President and CEO (effective September 2024).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Low-Carbon Manufacturing**: Proprietary processes and Industry 5.0 digital optimisation (BIMS, DROPS) deliver the most competitive and environmentally virtuous low-carbon batteries on the market.
- **European Sovereignty**: Fully localised European value chain (design, manufacturing, recycling) serves the strategic goal of European energy independence and reduces reliance on Asian battery supply chains.
- **Deep Expertise**: Team of international experts with over 1,200 combined years of battery industry experience.
- **Innovation Centre (VIC)**: A 5,000 sqm state-of-the-art R&D centre and pilot line in Grenoble, including a battery training school (“Ecole de la batterie”).

## Strategic Focus
- Current priorities and direction for growth:
    - **Industrial Scale-Up**: Commissioning the second production line at Dunkirk and moving to full-scale, high-volume production.
    - **Digitalisation & Industry 5.0**: Leveraging proprietary BIMS and DROPS technologies to optimise every aspect of manufacturing for cost, quality, and sustainability.
    - **Talent Development**: Scaling the workforce to 1,500 by 2025, with a strong focus on upskilling through the “Ecole de la batterie” training centre.
    - **Partnerships & Supply Chain**: Deepening partnerships with automotive OEMs and securing the entire value chain in Europe.

## Why Work Here
- Culture highlights relevant to job seekers:
    - **Mission-Driven**: Join a company at the forefront of the European energy transition, with a clear and ambitious purpose — manufacturing low-carbon batteries to decarbonise mobility and energy.
    - **Collective Intelligence**: Strong emphasis on teamwork, open innovation, and cross-functional collaboration. Values: commitment, contribution, communication, and team spirit.
    - **Learning & Growth**: Structured mentorship programs (“senior+junior partnerships”), continuous training, and the opportunity to learn from international experts.
    - **Diverse & Multicultural**: 29+ nationalities working together in a highly international environment.
- Remote/hybrid/office policy: Primarily on-site roles at the Grenoble Innovation Centre or Dunkirk Gigafactory. Production roles require working in anhydrous rooms and using PPE. Support functions are also largely office-based.
- Notable perks or engineering culture:
    - Work on state-of-the-art technology (Industry 5.0, digital twins, automation, recycling).
    - Meaningful impact on climate change and European industry.
    - Hands-on experience bringing a Gigafactory from construction to full-scale production.
    - Roles span product design, industrialisation, production, quality, supply chain, and all support functions.

## Sources
1. [verkor.com](https://verkor.com/en/) – Official company website (overview, mission, figures)
2. [verkor.com](https://verkor.com/en/why-join-us/) – Careers culture page
3. [verkor.com](https://verkor.com/en/discover-our-career/) – Career categories and role descriptions
4. [verkor.com](https://verkor.com/en/expertise/) – Technology pillars (BIMS, DROPS, Industry 5.0)
5. [verkor.com](https://verkor.com/en/) – Leadership announcement and Gigafactory details

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