Verkor

Technicien Tests & Prototype R&D (m/w/d)

Join Verkor in Grenoble as a Technician Tests & Prototype. This role involves lithium-ion cell prototyping, testing, and supporting electrode manufacturing. Benefit from a multicultural team, lunch vouchers, and healthcare coverage while contributing to low-carbon battery innovation.
Verkor
Verkor
Grenoble, France On-site Full time UTC+01:00

Verkor

Company Overview

Verkor

Grenoble, France

2020

Approximately 1,200 employees (source: verkor.com). No revenue figures available for 2023.

What They Do

Verkor is a private French battery manufacturer specializing in the production of low-carbon lithium-ion battery cells optimized for electric mobility and stationary storage. The company focuses on innovative technologies that ensure high power, high energy density, fast charging, as well as durability and robustness in extreme temperatures. These innovations are validated at their Verkor Innovation Centre (VIC) in Grenoble, which serves as a R&D lab and pilot line (source: verkor.com). Verkor produces flexible cells for various segments, including passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and stationary energy storage systems, with a particular emphasis on long-term efficiency for surplus renewable energy.

Projects and Background

Currently, Verkor's flagship project is the gigafactory in Bourbourg, near the port of Dunkirk, which has an initial capacity of 16 GWh per year, capable of producing batteries for approximately 300,000 vehicles. This site, inaugurated on December 11 and 12, 2025, is expected to reach a capacity of 50 GWh by 2030, with a total estimated cost between 2 and 3 billion euros (source: verkor.com). Although full production has not yet been achieved, the VIC in Grenoble has already begun producing cells and modules, transferring these initial products to the gigafactory for assembly. Key customers include Renault Group, with a contract for 12 GWh per year starting in 2025, and EDF, which has signed a 33 MW nuclear power allocation contract.

Recent Developments

Over the past two years, Verkor has secured Series C funding exceeding 2 billion euros for its gigafactory, as well as a green loan of 1.3 billion euros from 19 banks. The opening of the Bourbourg gigafactory marked a decisive milestone, with the first battery production scheduled for 2026. Additionally, a 12-year contract with EDF was signed on December 3, 2025, to provide low-carbon nuclear energy, further strengthening Verkor's position in the sustainable energy sector (source: verkor.com). These developments are part of a broader strategy aimed at establishing European sovereignty in battery production.

Working at Verkor

Verkor is recruiting experts in energy, automotive, mobility, as well as technicians and engineers specialized in battery design and manufacturing. Positions are primarily based in Grenoble and Bourbourg, with a projection of 1,200 direct jobs at full capacity, and up to 2,000 indirect jobs by 2030 (source: verkor.com). The company culture emphasizes commitment, communication, and teamwork, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment, surrounded by the mountains of Grenoble, which was designated the European Green Capital in 2022.


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Verkor is a French industrial company aiming to pioneer low-carbon battery manufacturing in France. With the backing of prominent industrial companies such as Renault Group, Plastic Omnium and Schneider Electric, Verkor intends to electrify the future of European mobility.

With over 1100 experts from 53 different countries, our endeavor is to unite exceptional global talent to bring this ambitious and innovative project to life. Our strong and agile international team continues to grow and adapt to new challenges. Based in Grenoble and Dunkirk (France), we have started operations our Verkor Innovation Centre (R&D centre and 4.0 pilot line) which is now fully running and operational.

We now focus on enabling the successful start of production of our Gigafactory in Dunkirk (France). With this facility, our ambition is to ramp-up mass production of low carbon lithium ion batteries to facilitate the decarbonization of European mobility.

Nous recherchons un.e Technicien.ne Tests & Prototype pour rejoindre notre équipe Lab Management située au VIC (Verkor Innovation Center) à Grenoble.

Missions principales

  • Réaliser le prototypage de divers types de cellules lithium-ion.
  • Effectuer des essais sur les cellules et contribuer à la définition des dispositifs de test.
  • Apporter votre soutien à la fabrication des électrodes, notamment sur les procédés de revêtement, de pressage et de découpe.
  • Contribuer à l'optimisation des paramètres des process de fabrication afin d'améliorer les performances, la qualité et le rendement.
  • Contribuer à la formalisation et à la normalisation des protocoles et de la propriété intellectuelle par la création et la révision de la documentation (fiche d'invention, cahier de laboratoire électronique, etc.).
  • Apporter votre soutien à la maintenance et au dépannage des équipements de fabrication des cellules.

Prérequis

  • Formation de niveau bac+2 / bac+3
  • Expérience préalable en laboratoires d'essais en milieu industriel
  • Expérience avec des matériaux sensibles à l'air et des produits chimiques dangereux
  • Expérience en environnement de salle blanche
  • Une expérience dans une chaîne de fabrication de cellules et dans les procédés de type « roll-to-roll » est un atout
  • Excellentes aptitudes à la communication et esprit d'initiative
  • Un bon niveau en anglais est un plus

Why join us?

Strong company spirit and culture settle down around our 4 values:

  • Contribution We promote personal initiative and give everyone the means to contribute to the company's success.
  • Communication We're committed to transparent communication: we say what we think, and we mean what we say.
  • Team Spirit Everyone, in their role, is an ambassador for the company. At Verkor, success is most definitely a team sport!
  • Commitment We're all working towards a common goal: a sustainable future, which we're building one step at a time.

**Attractive work conditions***

  • Stimulating work environment: pleasant offices, multicultural and motivated team
  • Lunch vouchers
  • 50% of local transportation costs financed
  • Industry-leading healthcare
  • Opportunities to network and connect with worldwide experts

For more info on the company, please visit us at www.verkor.com

*all positions are open to individuals possessing a Recognition of the Status of Disabled Worker (RQTH)

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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About the role

June 17, 2026

Full time

Company

June 17, 2026

On-site

Energy Storage , Hydrogen

Verkor

verkor.com

  •  Grenoble, France

Intermediate

UTC+01:00