Job Description

We are currently looking for an Electrode Engineer to join our Process Development Department.
As such, you are responsible for the systems related to Electrode processes at our gigafactory in Dunkirk, France. You will have the opportunity to participate in the launching of our gigafactory and its ramp-up!

Missions:

• In charge of in advanced designing the mixing, coating, pressing, and slitting processes
• Develop, design, and evaluate more innovative processes and equipment.
• Collaborating with the product engineering team to optimize the electrode design
• Supports the improvement of problems in the pilot equipment
• Improving & increasing level of process automation, which will save capital and operating costs
• Testing and validating state-of-the-art technologies for use in the electrode process

Requirements:

• M.S. in Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or similar discipline
• A sufficient understanding of mixing, coating, pressing and slitting processes and equipment is required
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with battery electrode processes
• Expert knowledge of single & dual slot die coating system, fluid mechanics, piping design, and fluid measurement techniques
• Experience with sensors for roll-to-roll web processes, such as beta-ray, x-ray, ultrasonic, laser, and vision inspection.
• Expert knowledge of powder technology, fluid mechanics, rheology, and other fluid measurement techniques
• Strong statistical and data analysis skills with tools such as Python, Matlab, and Minitab.
• Proficiency in English & French