Job Description
Product Industrialization and Scale-up
- Act as the key local contact point in BBD for Bruges product R&D on electrode product and chemistry topics
- Lead electrode-related technical activities during product industrialization and manufacturing scale-up.
- Support technology transfer from pilot-scale development to gigafactory production.
- Define and validate product-process windows to ensure robust manufacturing.
- Provide technical support during industrial trials and product implementation.
Product Performance and Validation
- Define electrode characterization
- Evaluate slurry, electrode, material, and cell performance using analytical, physical, and electrochemical characterization methods.
- Assess the impact of process and material changes on product performance.
- Support product release decisions based on technical evidence and risk assessment.
Root Cause Analysis and Technical Problem Solving
- Lead technical investigations related to electrode and slurries performance and manufacturing issues.
- Perform root cause analysis using data-driven methodologies.
- Support Process, Quality, Manufacturing, and Industrialization teams in solving technical issues.
- Define and follow up corrective and preventive actions for product chemistry related topics
Technical Specifications and Product Quality
- Create, maintain, and improve technical specifications for electrodes, chemical components, and semi-finished products, with a focus on their control criteria.
- Establish acceptance criteria and product control plans.
- Support supplier qualification and incoming quality activities.
- Contribute to process tolerance definition and product quality standards.
- Support method development and secure implementation.
Continuous Improvement and Technical Communication
- Promote data-driven decision making and strong reporting discipline.
- Develop and maintain work instructions, standards, and best practices.
- Ensure accurate communication of technical findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Present technical data, project status, and recommendations to internal stakeholders and customers when required.
To describe the DNA of Block 1 of the ACC Gigafactory :
- A high-threshold SEVESO-classified industrial site where safety governs every action.
- A ramp-up in production where we are adapting our practices to improve stability and performance.
- A strong culture of quality supported by regular checks and committed teams.
- A close-knit group united around ambitious goals, with management on the ground to support success.
Profile
Your profile is a match if :
Knowledge / Know How
- Lithium-ion battery technology
- Electrode design and manufacturing processes
- Materials chemistry and electrochemistry
- Advanced characterization of materials, electrodes, semi-finished products, and battery performance
- Design of Experiments (DoE)
- Statistical analysis and data interpretation
- Product validation methodologies
- Root cause analysis and problem-solving tools
- Quality systems, risk assessment, and technical specifications
Experience
- Battery research or battery industry (>3 years)
Qualifications
- Phd or Master, field of study : Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or Chemical Process Engineering.
- Professional English and French is mandatory
Key Behaviours
- Strong analytical and critical thinking
- Ownership and accountability
- Proactive problem-solving mindset
- Data-driven decision making
- Effective communication
- Stakeholder management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Customer-oriented approach
- Adaptability in a fast-changing industrial environment.
Compensation & Benefits
- Fixed salary : 50k / 60k
- Variable : 6%
Why join us?
✅ Performance-based bonuses
✅ Meal allowance
✅ Profit sharing
✅ Attractive employee benefits: gift cards, holiday vouchers, tickets, organised outings, etc.
✅ Mileage allowance
✅ Referral bonus
✅ Two meal delivery options + connected fridges
✅ Multicultural and inclusive environment
Our Recruitment Process
- Phone Pre-Qualification : an initial conversation to understand your background, motivations, and answer your questions.
- Technical Interviews (2 steps) : discussions with managers to assess your skills and put them into perspective with the role and team challenges.
- HR Interview : an in-depth conversation, supported by a behavioral assessment, reviewing key points from the technical interviews, discussing your future within ACC, and covering employment conditions.
