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✨ About Verkor ✨
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 750 experts from 48 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 recently started operations at our Verkor Innovation Centre (R&D centre and 4.0 pilot line).
We now focus on building the world’s most modern and efficient Gigafactory in Dunkirk (France). With this facility, our ambition is an initial annual production of 16 Gwh of lithium-ion batteries by 2025, thus powering 300,000 electric vehicles annually.
In joining us, you will actively participate in this breathtaking industrial adventure to shape the future of European mobility.
⚙️ Responsibilities ⚙️
As a Module Design Engineer, you will work on the conception, design, development, prototyping, and industrialization of battery module components and assemblies.
You will be involved in:
- Defining requirements for components
- Design in CAD/CAO and drawings
- Developing battery module design concepts
- Selection of materials
- Working with suppliers to source and develop components
- Design for manufacturing and assembly
- Supporting prototype builds
- Testing of components, materials, and innovative designs
- Managing and supporting suppliers through industrialization of components
You will also have the opportunity to:
- Gain a greater understanding of battery cell manufacturing and design
- Work in a hands-on R&D environment
🎓 Prerequisites 🎓
- Experience in mechanical design of components (automotive, aerospace, or equivalent industries)
- Experience in CAD/CAO (Catia, Solidworks, or equivalent)
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Experience in design for manufacturing and assembly
- Understanding of common manufacturing processes (machining, stamping, injection moulding, casting, welding, or similar)
- Professional English level (a large part of the team doesn’t speak French, and company communication is done in English)
- Ability to work independently
- Strong communication to discuss complex topics both internally and with external suppliers and partners
- Experience with electrical assemblies is a plus (PCB, FPC, etc.)
- Experience with batteries is a plus
- Experience in automotive is a plus
🌟 Why join us? 🌟
Strong company spirit and culture settled 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).