R&D Process Engineer, Lithium-Ion Cell Processes at Verkor Innovation Center, Grenoble

Job Description

French battery maker Verkor is hiring an R&D process engineer in its Process R&D department at the Verkor Innovation Center in Grenoble. The engineer develops lithium-ion cell processes (electrode, assembly and formation) from concept and lab work to pilot validation, runs designed experiments to map process windows and failure modes, specifies equipment with suppliers, and prepares hand-over to industrialisation.

At a glance

• Role: R&D Process Engineer
• Location: Grenoble, France (Verkor Innovation Center)
• Posted: February 2026 (still listed)
• Experience: 3+ years in Li-ion process development
• Apply: open until filled (re-checked 13 October 2026)

About the process role

• Define and develop electrode, assembly and formation processes to pilot validation
• Design experiments on process windows, critical parameters and failure mechanisms
• Lead pilot-line process definition and scale-up readiness
• Turn process needs into equipment specifications with suppliers
• Work with cell design and materials teams on robustness and yield
• Do root-cause analysis and benchmark against top manufacturers

Where the role sits

The engineer works in Process R&D at the Verkor Innovation Center with the cell design, materials and equipment teams, aiming to make assembly concepts scalable, robust and competitive with industry benchmarks, and sets process targets, controls and documentation for manufacturing hand-over.

What Verkor is looking for

• A bachelor’s or master’s in mechanical, electrical, materials or industrial engineering
• At least 3 years in Li-ion process development (6 for a senior role)
• Strong cell assembly or formation experience
• DoE and statistical analysis
• Custom automation equipment and dry-room or cleanroom work
• Python, MATLAB or Minitab

Pay and location

Verkor’s posting does not state a salary. The role is based in Grenoble.

How to apply

Apply through the official Verkor job posting. Verkor’s posting does not give a closing date, so the role is open until filled; ResearchJobs.in will re-check this listing on 13 October 2026. Check the posting for location and work-authorisation details before you apply.

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