Electrode Industrialization Engineer

In a Nutshell :

• The Electrode Industrialization Engineer will be entrusted with the ownership of the electrode design and its integration within product/process teams. This role involves steering the design from its end of pilot line stage ( B Samples) to mass production stage (C & D Samples) ensuring a thorough validation and review of the design’s performance and manufacturability at each stage with the relevant stakeholders.
• The engineer will possess the ability to identify and mitigate potential risks associated with the design and manufacturing process during each phase of scale-up. As the Electrode Industrialization Engineer, the engineer will oversee all cell projects within the Gigafactory, ensuring its successful execution and implementation. This role requires a deep understanding of electrode manufacturing processes, a keen eye for detail, and strong communication skills in a multicultural environment.

Missions :

• Interface/liaison with process team.
• In charge of making sure the list of characteristics is correctly being implemented.
• Ensure efficient participation at design reviews of product/process/quality.
• Creation of action plan and mitigation to cover gaps between List of characteristics/control plan/Inline check.
• Continuous improvement of process design via constant alignment with process owners and customer needs.
• DoE plan and execution for electrode optimization.
• Support through data analysis/DoE planning the ramp up of pilot line and GF.
• Analysis of process capabilities and propose deviations or design changes to improve product design or manufacturability.
• 8D support as product representative.
• Product Validation / Design Vérification
• Assist during design, FAT and SAT of GF production lines.
• Implement actions from DFMEA.
• Risk analysis report after sample phase ends.
• Definition of process validation plan.
• Analysis of manufacturing process and assist in innovation.
• Product sustaining after SOP.
• Maintaining PLM structure and proposing cost saving design changes.

Who you are :

• Bachelors or master’s in mechanical, materials, chemical or similar engineering degree.
• Minimum 3 years of experience preferably in battery manufacturing or automotive industry in process engineering, new product introduction or design engineering.
• Strong sense of ownership and desire to take on new challenges.
• Ability to understand complex topics.
• Experience or ability to work in a cross functional team and independently.
• Data analysis
• Strong logical and communication skills
• Self-driven able to follow up on tasks with minimal supervision.

Nice to have :

• French proficiency as a bonus.
• Experience in electrodes manufacturing processes.
• Experience managing product evolution through PLM system.
• Experience in characterizing slurries and electrodes
• Experience using Minitab in a professional setting.
• Experience working with APQP.
• Python programming for data analysis
• Involved in the development of a product from A sample until SOP (minimum C sample)