Advanced Technology Process Engineer – Electrode Manufacturing - Bordeaux, France - Automotive Cells Company (ACC)

Description

Automotive Cells Company (ACC) is set to be the European champion of batteries for automotive. We develop and industrialize the next generations of sustainable, affordable, high-capacity, longer-life batteries as a cleaner alternative to current energy sources. As a very fast growing company, we need skilled and agile people in all areas of battery design and manufacturing. In this context, we are looking for an Advanced Technology Process Engineer dedicated to wet formulation / mixing for electrode manufacturing.
Their role will be to report to the Advanced Technology Process Manager, develop and industrialise new processes, especially mixing processes up to TRL6 (industrial prototype).

Main Missions:
- To design and develop electrode manufacturing processes, with a focus on wet mixing for different chemistries.

To define key process parameters to achieve targeted properties of the final mix (viscosity, dry content etc..)

To characterize each step of the mixing process with relevant analytical methods (Rheology, viscosity, dry content etc..)

To elaborate and conduct DOEs / experimental plan to define trends and tendencies between process parameters and product specifications.

- To closely work with the Coating / Calandering team to ensure efficient process development of the mixing step (KPI, process windows ...)

To closely work with the Simulation Team to develop model of wet mixing from lab scale to giga factory scale.

To ensure process scale up in partnership with Process Manufacturing Engineering Team

To demonstrate the process economic added value at a Gigafactory scale and to assist the Process Manufacturing Engineering Teams to implement it.

To create and develop a network including suppliers, academic institutions and laboratories in order to help running full scale trials

To scout new technologies/equipment proposed by competitors and equipment suppliers

To carry out a technological survey dealing with the Lithium ion battery processes and related fields that can be extrapolated to batteries manufacturing.

To participate to the IP activities by drafting and filing patents applications.

Knowledge / Know how
- Expertise in mixing (batch) and optionally calendaring.
- Experience in slurry / painting-ink mixing / formulation.
- Experience in electrode manufacturing Experience in rheological analysis (fluids behavior, viscosity, dry content etc..)
- Product & Process approach.
- Skills on Process development methodology (PFMEA, Functional analysis, DOEs)

Experience (domain, number of years)
5 years in a process innovation position in industry (battery/electrode manufacturing, painting, slurry, ink, coil coating processing,...)

Qualifications (diplomas,...)
Master/ Engineer type in Chemical engineering/Chemical processing/Plastic industry / Chemical formulation (Ink, paint, etc...)

Key behaviours
Accountability, innovative spirit, high energy, team player.

Some extra skills which make the difference
Experience in the battery industry

Why join us?
Our Advantages and Perks: new premises, parking spaces reserved for carpoolers, possibility of recharging your electric car on reserved spaces in our parking lot.

Other perks and advantages include : Company restaurant, meal and also vegetables/fruits baskets delivery service. Janitorial services, telecommuting, complementary retirement plan (subject to a salary threshold), additionnal & seniority leaves, well-being workshops, osteopathy sessions.

You will also benefit from access to our Sports & Culture association, conferences, and also sports, holidays and culture subsidy.

Our process usually involves 3 interviews: 2 technical and one HR.

Join us and be a pioneer for a green transport revolution.
Automotive Cells Company (ACC) is one of Europe's newest and most exciting high-tech companies.Backed bySaft-Total, Stellantis and Mercedes-Benz,ACC is set topower the futureof the automotive industryby innovating in battery technology.

We aim to produce sustainable, affordable, high-capacity, longer-life batteries as acleaneralternative to current energy sources. We have created an R&Dcenterand new state-of-the art facilityin Nouvelle Aquitaine, France, and we are building gigafactories in Germany and Italy, in addition to the one already built in Hauts de France.

We need a range ofskilled and agile peopleto bring our vision to life,especially in the areas ofindustrialization, mechanical design, testing/prototyping and any other function of a new-borncompany. If you're looking to take your career further than you imagined, if you're passionateabout creating cleaner transport, we'd like to hear from you.

Our core Values are : Pioneering Spirit, Fast & Agile, Excellence, Greener & Cleaner

We are also very proud of our 2022 CSR Report :

Accelerating sustainable mobility for all.