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Job description
Battery Testing Engineer
Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Product Design Engineering - Battery Testing Team /
CDD / Short term Position /
On-site
To elaborate and participate in the elaboration of tools and jigs to test variety of lithium ion cell R&D prototypes including coin cell, pouch cell and cylindrical cell : electrical and mechanical set-up
To perform test benches setup and wiring : upgrade, sensors adding, mechanical modification, measurement specifications
To specify the test benches, chambers, utilities in the scope of the testing center development with support from the validation team
To support the construction team on testing equipment's preparation and installation
To develop the testing equipment
To schedule tests according to tests standards and qualification plans and anticipate their preparation
To conduct and report internal tests in compliance with programs, procedures and safety rules
To perform cell testing and assist cell test fixtures definition : parametrization, measurement first analysis, conformity check, issues analysis and reporting
To specify the testing work-packages for tests outsourcing with the specification from validation team
To organize external tests and ensure their follow-up and exploitation
To work on the optimization of process parameters to improve performance, quality and yield
To perform the formalization and standardization of protocols and intellectual property via documentation generation/revision (work instructions, electronic notebook, ...)
To provide a support in maintenance and troubleshooting of benches equipment
To participate on Verkor lab certification and accreditation readyness (IATF, ISO 17025,...)
Requirements
- MSC/Engineering degree in Electrical/Automation/Electronics/Automotive or similar engineering field
- Experience : apprenticeship or min. 2 years in industrial company
- Understanding of electric circuitry and electrical risks
- Experience with automated test development including specification, procurement and validation
- Experience with battery test bench software (FEV MORPHEE, Biologic BT-Test, Landt MonLanhe, ...) is a plus
- Core understanding of root cause and corrective action methodologies
- Experience with testing lab software including automation and data processing tools (Python, Matlab etc,...)
- Experience with product development, validation and safety
- Experience with Li-ion cell testing is a plus
- Great communication, autonomy and proactivity
- English CEFR B2/C1 : ability to communicate and read on technical subjects
Fixed Term Contract of 18 months starting beginning of January 2027.
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
*all positions are open to individuals possessing a Recognition of the Status of Disabled Worker (RQTH)
Pay & benefits
Health insurance
Commuter benefits
Meal allowance
About this role
Posted
5 Nov 2026
Updated
5 Nov 2026
Job type
Contract position
Workplace
On-site
Sectors
Working hours
UTC+01:00
Experience
Mid level
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About 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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