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# R&D Process Engineer M/F at Verkor

- **Company:** Verkor
- **Location:** Grenoble, France
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-02-20
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/verkor/752c0f4d-9122-43bd-a8b1-68656b74cd65

## Job description

We are currently looking for our future Process Development Engineer to join our Process R&D department based in our VIC (Verkor Innovation Center) in Grenoble, France.

As such, you are responsible for the development and maturation of lithium-ion cell processes. The role focuses on process definition, technology selection, and proof of concept from laboratory and pilot scale, supporting the transition toward industrialization. You will work closely with cell design, materials, and equipment teams to ensure that assembly concepts are scalable, robust, and competitive against industry benchmarks.

Main missions :

- Define and develop electrode / assembly / formation processes from concept to pilot-scale validation (DoE, PoC, and scaling laws).
- Design experiments to understand process windows, critical parameters, and failure mechanisms in cell manufacturing.
- Lead pilot-line process definition, capability assessment, and technical readiness for scale-up.
- Interface with equipment suppliers to translate process requirements into custom or semi-custom equipment specifications.
- Collaborate with cell design and materials teams to optimize cell architecture for assembly robustness and yield.
- Establish process targets, control strategies, and documentation for handover to industrialization or manufacturing teams.
- Perform root cause analysis on assembly defects observed during development phases.
- Benchmark assembly technologies and processes against top-tier lithium-ion battery manufacturers.

Requirements :

- Bachelor’s degree or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, or Industrial Engineering.
- At least 3 years of experience in lithium-ion battery process development, or 6 years for a senior role.
- Strong experience in lithium-ion cell assembly or formation processes.
- Proven experience in process development stages: concept definition, lab validation, pilot scaling, and technical transfer.
- Strong knowledge of DoE, statistical analysis, and data-driven process optimization.
- Experience with custom automation equipment development and technical specifications.
- Hands-on experience in dry room or cleanroom environments.
- Strong analytical skills using tools such as Python, Matlab, or Minitab.

## 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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