Series Planner Expert (Electrode)

PowerCo SE; Sagunto; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

PowerCo Battery Spain, S.A.U. is seeking a Specialist Series Planner in Sagunto to own process expertise, coordinate with Engineering and Planning, and drive standardization across local and international sites.

You will report to the Expert Series Planner and Area Manager of Series & Process Planning. You will adapt local regulations, support equipment setup, and improve critical functions with safety in mind, while preparing clear work instructions and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in the battery sector.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Support adaptation of local regulations and standards within the assigned process.
• Assist equipment setup, commissioning and debugging activities.
• Develop and improve key equipment functions, including safety features.
• Prepare work instructions and process documentation for the assigned process.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align interfaces.
• Coordinate with plants globally to promote knowledge sharing during ramp-up.
• Support FAT/SAT coordination and process parameter definition.

Skills

3+ years battery sector experience

Willingness to travel internationally

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

You’llbe joining a diverse and ambitious team,spread acrossGermany, Canada, and Spain, all working together to shape the future of sustainable energy. AtPowerCowe celebrate collaboration, progress and that spark that turns bold ideas into real impact. From our new gigafactory inSagunto(Valencia),we’redriving a projectthat’stransforming both the region and the future of clean mobility in Europe — and you can be part of it.

Your role and key responsibilities

The Specialist Series Planner has the goal to be the expert of its specific process, performing its tasks with guidance and supervision of the Expert Series Planner. This position will report directly to the Expert Series Planner and Area Manager of Series & Process Planning.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Support the adaptation and implementation of local regulations and standards within the assigned process, ensuring compliance with applicable requirements.

Support equipment setup, commissioning and debugging activities within the assigned process, ensuring equipment readiness and process stability.

Develop, implement and continuously improve key equipment functions, including safety-related features, to ensure reliable, efficient and safe process operation.

Support the implementation of equipment installation requirements and process parameters for product changes, following Standard Plant specifications while adapting parameters to local requirements.

Prepare, develop and maintain work instructions and process documentation for the assigned process, ensuring standardization and consistency.

Support the Expert Series Planner in defining equipment requirements and establishing technical standards for the Standard Greenfield Factory Valencia, in collaboration with Engineering and Planning departments.

Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including Project Management, Construction Planning, Industrial Engineering, Ramp-Up, HSE, Logistics, Quality, HR, Finance, Purchasing and Product Management, ensuring alignment across relevant interfaces.

Establish and maintain a network of counterparts across PowerCo plants (China, Canada, Salzgitter, etc.) to promote knowledge sharing, cooperation and synergies throughout the ramp-up phase.

Support the Expert Series Planner in the execution and coordination of projects initiated by PowerCo Headquarters.

Participate in technical meetings, design reviews and machine development activities with equipment suppliers, ensuring that equipment designs and specifications meet process requirements.

Support the coordination of process material and equipment requirements between equipment and material suppliers during Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and cold/hot commissioning activities.

Contribute to cost optimization initiatives within the assigned process, including energy consumption reduction, testing material optimization, recycling and waste management.

Support equipment acceptance and release activities, including Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) at supplier sites and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) at Salzgitter and Valencia facilities.

Support digitalization initiatives and IT setup activities, acting as the process interface to facilitate the integration of relevant digital solutions.

What you bring to the team

• Bachelor´s degree in Engineering or equally valid to possess relevant professional experience in the battery industry.
• More than 3 years experience in battery sector.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

What makes you stand out

• Demonstrates adaptability to shifting priorities and demands.
• Please submit your CV in English
• Possession of a disability certificate of33% or moreis valued. At PowerCo, we are deeply committed todiversity and inclusion— embracing neurodiversity, functional diversity, and all forms of individual difference. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and ensure everyone feelswelcome, valued, and heard.

What to look forward to

• PowerCo Battery Spain S.A.U.provides an unique opportunity to be part of a growing company with a strong sustainable and innovative conscience. With a flexible, friendly and ambitious work environment. In addition, it will allow you to advance your career alongside a group of diverse and talented colleagues.
• Permanent contract and competitive remuneration packet.

Company: PowerCo Battery Spain, S.A.U.

Location: Sagunto, ES

Job Function: Operations

Level of Experience: Professionals

Job ID: 4979

Are you a battery believer?

PowerCo was founded in 2022 to become a global battery champion. Headquarteredin Germany, we are currently ramping up gigafactories in Salzgitter, Valencia and St. Thomas in Canada with a total volume of up to 200 GWh. We are integrating the entire value chain and building a supply chain as local as possible. With that we are driving the development of a strong, sustainable battery industry in Europe and North America.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We believe that the best results are created in a diverse and inclusive environment.
Therefore, all qualified applications will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, religion, gender (identity), sexual orientation, national origin or disability.

PowerCo is open to hire people of all abilities including those with certificate of disabilities. Our company is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment that embraces neurodiversity, functional diversity, and all facets of individual differences. We believe in the strength of diverse perspectives and are dedicated to creating a workforce where everyone feels welcomed and valued.