About the job
Join Verkor, a pioneering French industrial company dedicated to revolutionizing low-carbon battery production in France. Supported by renowned industrial giants such as Renault Group, Plastic Omnium, and Schneider Electric, we are committed to driving the electrification of European mobility.
Our team comprises over 750 experts from 48 countries, unified by a common goal to bring this ambitious and innovative project to fruition. Our dynamic and adaptable international team continues to expand and rise to new challenges. With operations in Grenoble and Dunkirk, we have recently inaugurated our Verkor Innovation Centre, which houses our R&D facilities and a cutting-edge 4.0 pilot line.
We are now focused on constructing the world's most advanced and efficient Gigafactory in Dunkirk, aiming for an initial annual production capacity of 16 GWh of lithium-ion batteries by 2025. This will enable us to power 300,000 electric vehicles each year.
By joining our team, you will play a crucial role in this exhilarating industrial journey to redefine the future of European mobility.
As a Senior Automation Engineer within the Process R&D team, you will design, develop, and implement cutting-edge automation solutions to enhance both production processes and new system developments. Your primary objective is to create high-efficiency, low-cost, and highly reliable automated systems, aligning with our vision for an unmanned smart factory.
This position demands a robust understanding of industrial automation technologies, including PLC and HMI programming, robotics, motion control, and industrial communication protocols. You will collaborate closely with mechanical, vision, and process engineers to ensure the smooth integration of automation solutions into our production lines. Additionally, you will lead optimization initiatives, troubleshoot complex automation challenges, ensure compliance with safety standards, and spearhead continuous improvement projects.
Reporting to the Automation & Vision Systems Development Manager, you should possess the capability to independently design algorithms to accomplish assigned tasks. Structured thinking and an acute sensitivity to data are essential.
