Cell Assembly Process Engineer

**Scaling up and producing our solid-state Lithium battery technology from scratch. Do you dare?**

BASQUEVOLT aims to become the European leader in the next generation of solid-state lithium batteries. Our technology will make possible the mass deployment of electric transportation, stationary energy storage and advanced portable devices.

**CELL ASSEMBLY PROCESS ENGINEER**

**Department**: Process Engineering

**Your Role**:As a key player in our dynamic team, you will be responsible for the definition of cell assembly process of Basquevolt’s semi-solid proprietary Li-ion cells.
- Participating in the selection and validation of new battery assembly machines.
- Participating in the design, validation and start-up of assembly lines
- Defining product and process specifications for the various battery designs with the R&D teams & Participating in the study of new battery designs.
- Perform post-fabrication assessments to validate the quality and reproducibility of the assembly.
- Assist the manufacturing team in resolving the various problems associated with the assembly line.
- Participate in the assessment of cells and suggest corrective measures that can be applied to the line.
- Train new users on the line's various machines.

**WHAT WE OFFER**

At BasqueVolt, we welcome the best talent from around the world.

Here's what we provide to make your journey with us exceptional:

- ** International Environment**: Join a diverse team of young professionals with more than 17 nationalities, fostering a positive intercultural atmosphere.
- **Relocation Package**: We assist you in making your move to Spain as smooth as possible, offering support in all immigration and bureaucratic processes (health system, accommodation, bank appointments, traffic license, scholarship, and anything you may need).
- **Supportive Onboarding**: From day one, you'll have a buddy to guide you through everything about the company, ensuring seamless integration.
- **Work-life balance**: We embrace flexibility, remote work and promote a healthy work-life balance. Take advantage of 27 vacation days that you can use whenever suits you.
- **Summer Schedule**: Enjoy reduced hours during the summer and celebrate shorter Fridays throughout the year.
- **Health and Well-being**: Enjoy company-paid life insurance, additional health benefits, Spain's free education and healthcare systems and options for exemptions on taxes.
- **Training programs**: We encourage employees to keep learning. We offer English and Spanish lessons.
- **Social and Networking Opportunities**: Join our Afterwork WhatsApp group for exciting plans during your free time.

**INTERESTED? HERE'S OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS**:

- **Initial Contact**: Your first interaction will be with our People team.
- **Technical Interview**: Meet the department manager for a technical interview. We aim for a swift process, potentially involving two interviews.

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual capable of taking up this challenging opportunity to develop an ambitious project. Applicants should have a high degree of initiative and should be open to intense interdisciplinary collaboration, first in an early-stage start-up but moving progressively to an efficient mid-size organisation.

The **Cell Assembly** **Process Engineer** should have experience in the development and manufacturing of lithium-ion battery, ideally within a corporate organization.

Specifically, we will assess expertise in the following aspects:

- Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in Li-ion battery manufacturing.
- Experience in battery products (LFP / NMC cathode, graphite anode, etc...).
- Good understanding of the various product and process constraints related to the battery field.
- Experience in mechanical piece assembly and stress expertise.
- Applicants should be fluent in English. Spanish or any other European language will be a plus.
- Uses good problem-solving techniques to identify root cause. Implements actions to eliminate further occurrences.