SCADA Engineer

Verkor: SCADA Engineer 🔋

About Verkor 🌍

Verkor is a French industrial company pioneering low-carbon battery manufacturing in France. Backed by industry leaders like Renault Group, Plastic Omnium, and Schneider Electric, Verkor aims to electrify European mobility. With over 750 experts from 48 countries, Verkor unites global talent to bring this ambitious project to life. Based in Grenoble and Dunkirk, France, Verkor operates an Innovation Centre and a 4.0 pilot line. Their focus now lies on building the world's most modern and efficient Gigafactory in Dunkirk, targeting an initial annual production of 16 GWh of lithium-ion batteries by 2025, powering 300,000 electric vehicles annually. Join Verkor and actively participate in shaping the future of European mobility.

About the Role ⚙️

Verkor seeks a SCADA Engineer to join their Process Development team at their gigafactory near Dunkirk, France. As the lead for the SCADA system controlling and monitoring the Formation process, the final step in battery manufacturing, you'll own the project from design to implementation, testing, training, and technical support. Embrace the goal of building Verkor as the most advanced battery manufacturing company globally.

Responsibilities 🛠️

• Collaborate with external SCADA system vendors during design reviews, ensuring alignment with factory requirements and standards.
• Work with vendors to define and configure control strategies, including route planning, recipe management, and data collection, to optimize battery production efficiency.
• Oversee software development and integration, ensuring timely and efficient implementation of SCADA systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve SCADA system issues, coordinating with external vendors to minimize downtime and maintain production continuity.
• Lead validation and testing activities at the factory, working closely with factory teams.
• Provide comprehensive training to production and maintenance teams on SCADA systems usage and maintenance.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation, including system specifications, operating procedures, and change control records.
• Participate in continuous improvement of SCADA systems and stay updated with industry best practices and emerging technologies.

Requirements 📚

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience as a SCADA engineer in an industrial setting, preferably in battery manufacturing or a similar process-intensive environment.
• Proficiency in SCADA software, including but not limited to Wonderware, Ignition, or Siemens WinCC.
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming and configuration, especially with Allen-Bradley or Siemens controllers.
• Understanding of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, OPC, and Ethernet/IP.
• Ability to design, configure, and troubleshoot HMI (Human-Machine Interface) applications.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail for diagnosing and resolving SCADA system issues.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with external SCADA system vendors, cross-functional teams, and convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Certification in SCADA-related technologies or industrial automation is a plus.

Why Join Us? 🌟

Verkor's strong company spirit and culture revolve around four core values:

• Contribution: Personal initiative is encouraged, and everyone has the means to contribute to the company's success.
• Communication: Transparent communication is key – they say what they think and mean what they say.
• Team Spirit: Everyone is an ambassador for the company, and success is a team sport at Verkor.
• Commitment: They're all working towards a common goal: a sustainable future, built one step at a time.

In addition, Verkor offers attractive work conditions, including a stimulating work environment, lunch vouchers, 50% financing of local transportation costs, industry-leading healthcare, Verkor Shareholding Scheme, and opportunities to network with worldwide experts.

Additional Information 🌐

For more information about Verkor, visit their website at www.verkor.com. All positions are open to individuals possessing a Recognition of the Status of Disabled Worker (RQTH).