--- title: 'Battery Testing Engineer at Verkor' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/battery-testing-engineer-verkor-grenoble-mp6akb8zp2v5' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-09' --- # Battery Testing Engineer at Verkor - **Company:** Verkor - **Location:** Grenoble, France - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-11-04 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-09 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/verkor/73d085ce-758d-4610-bb8b-a583414f51c9 ## 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. 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. 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) ## 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. 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