CIDETEC Energy Storage is looking for an engineer to join in the Energy Materials Unit. The position will cover the needs of the strategic projects carried out in the cell assembly Pilot Plant.

If you want to be part of this revolution, we are waiting for you!

Our work covers the entire value chain, from battery chemistry to the final application. We design and develop cells, modules and battery packs tailored to our customers’ needs, with a clear focus on technology transfer to industry. The researcher’s work will be related to project management.

Your contribution

You will form part of a state-of-the-art research centre, geared to sustainability and the circular economy, which has helped electrify Spain’s roads and is now working towards 100% future sustainability.

The successful candidate will work in the Pilot Plant, implementing new processes and techniques for the manufacture of electrodes and lithium ion cells.
For this purpose, he or she must have knowledge in the set-up and maintenance of machinery, and in process development, industrialization and optimization.
The successful candidate will work independently according to the defined work plan.

He or she will participate in the following tasks:

• Manufacture of electrodes for batteries and manufacture of cells: Ink processing and knife and slot die coating, electrode stacking, ultrasonic and laser welding, electrolyte filling
• Maintenance and set-up of machinery.
  Design of coupling systems for new machinery.
• Battery manufacturing: keeping records and traceability of materials. Maintain, and work on the quality of the systems.
• Ensure the quality of the processes carried out in the Pilot Plant, development of quality protocols and check list.
• Project management.
• Drafting of project proposals.

What we offer you

• At CIDETEC you will be able to develop your career alongside a team of top-level professionals, in a young yet committed environment, dedicated to innovation and seeking to provide practical solutions that result in a more sustainable world.
• Professional development opportunities that allow you to build a solid career, working on projects that transform both industry and society.
• Work with teams at the very highest level in local, national and European settings.
• Work-life balance initiatives
• Continuous training
• Privileged setting in a safe and friendly environment.
• Salary according to the candidate's merits.
• Immediate start date.

Education:

Chemical, mechanical, industrial engineering or similar.

Languages:

English

Knowledge:

The successful candidate must demonstrate knowledge of and experience in:

• Process engineering: process development, industrialization and optimization. Experience in DOE and SPC.
• Set-up and commissioning of new equipment: FAT/SAT. Knowledge of design and maintenance of machinery.
• Lean manufacturing, 6-sigma and continuous improvement.
• Manufacturing processes: electrode manufacturing, die cutting, stacking (Z-folding, winding), ultrasonic and laser welding, electrolyte filling, hot pressing.
• Quality: Create quality protocols, monitor and product registration. Perform troubleshooting activities (8D, Ishikawa), risk analysis (FMEA, HAZOP) and support NCR and CAPA reports.

Experience in pouch and/or prismatic cells.

• Experience leading teams.
• Experience in European and industrials project management and coordination.

Observations:

A highly motivated person, with a keen interest in research and innovation, you will join a multidisciplinary team. You will be able to organise your work, meeting both the deadlines and the established objectives. Problem-solving capacity and scientific criteria. Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

Having undertaken a placement abroad and more than 3 years’ work experience will be considered a plus.

• We positively value applications from people with a disability equal to or greater than 33%, in compliance with current legislation, the General Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and their social inclusion (LGD).