Lead Cathode Materials Engineer for Li-ion Batteries

Verkor; Grenoble; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch vouchers

Transport cost coverage 50%

Industry-leading healthcare

Networking with worldwide experts

Job summary

Verkor, a French battery innovator based in Grenoble, is seeking a Cathode Material Engineer to lead development of cathode materials for next‑gen Li‑ion cells. You will define material specifications, evaluate active materials, and collaborate with electrode engineers and suppliers.

This role offers hands‑on R&D in our Grenoble Innovation Center, with opportunities to advance scalable processes, work with a multinational team, and contribute to a low‑carbon battery supply for European mobility.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Materials Science.
• Experience in Li-ion cell development.
• Cathode material R&D experience.
• Synthesis and mass-production of Li-ion active materials a plus.
• Experience with Li-rich cathode materials a plus.
• DFMEA, PFMEA, and root-cause analysis.
• APQP and 4M management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of cathode material.
• Specify the cathode material characteristics based on Li-ion cell requirements.
• Support the selection of cathode active material.
• Support the electrode engineer in charge of the cathode electrode formulation.
• Build the supplier network for cathode active material.
• Ensure a survey of new technology for cathode active material.
• Support the technology roadmap.

Skills

Li-ion cell development

Cathode materials RD

Synthesis & scale-up

Li-rich cathode materials

DFMEA/PFMEA

Root-cause analysis

APQP / 4M management

Education

MSc or PhD in Materials Science

Job description

Verkor, a French battery innovator based in Grenoble, is seeking a Cathode Material Engineer to lead development of cathode materials for next‑gen Li‑ion cells. You will define material specifications, evaluate active materials, and collaborate with electrode engineers and suppliers.

This role offers hands‑on R&D in our Grenoble Innovation Center, with opportunities to advance scalable processes, work with a multinational team, and contribute to a low‑carbon battery supply for European mobility.