Plant Process Engineering Engineer - Notching (F/M)

Automotive Cells Company (ACC) is a joint venture created in the summer of 2020, supported by Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz, and Saft (a subsidiary of TotalEnergies). Our ambition is to produce electric batteries at the highest technological level while developing cleaner and more accessible mobility for all.

🔋 We are proud to manufacture, in our Billy-Berclau Gigafactory, the batteries that already power several electric vehicles available on the market (PEUGEOT E-3008 and E-5008, Opel Grandland, DS N°8, Citroën C5 AirCross, and Jeep Compass).

Since 2023, Block 1 of our Billy-Berclau / Douvrin Gigafactory has entered production. This first block marks a decisive milestone in the site’s history: after the launch of the first production lines, we are now engaged in a ramp-up phase—an essential step toward reaching full industrial capacity.

This period is marked by major technical and human challenges: ensuring process reliability, optimizing performance, strengthening skills, and embedding a culture of operational excellence.
To support this industrial acceleration, we are recruiting dynamic and passionate teams across Production, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, HSES, and Logistics.

⚡️ Joining Block 1 means taking part in the very heart of ACC’s industrial development and contributing every day to the success of our Gigafactory.

🔋 Join ACC and be part of shaping the future of electric mobility. Our batteries already power the PEUGEOT E-3008 and E-5008, Opel Grandland, DS N°8, Citroën C5 Aircross and Jeep Compass — and soon, Mercedes!

Job description

• To manage building interfaces before and during equipment installation

• To follow Equipment Suppliers during the installation & ramp up of equipment

• To have a knowledge of most impacting parameters on the process (or put in place Design of Experiment to define them)

• To put in place and follow Indicators (technical losses, Overall Equipment Efficiency,…) on Chemical equipment, and ensure it is at Target

• To propose improvements to reach specifications or to be more stable (better yield)

• In case of deviation, to participate on Problem Solving

• To identify any risk in terms of cost, quality, … in case of new product to be manufactured and anticipate these risks on the equipment itself and adapt process accordingly.

• To agree with Engineering team from central, process parameters to be applied on equipment, in case of new products to be deployed on Mass Production

• To follow equipment updated designs in case of new products request such kinds of modification and to put in place these modifications

• To approve work instructions

From a technical point of view :

• To have experiences in lamination / calendering/notching processes and slitting processes and on parameters which impact the quality

• To have experiences in thin layers and or extrusion

• To have knowledge on Spare parts

To describe the DNA of Block 1 of the ACC Gigafactory :

• A high-threshold SEVESO-classified industrial site where safety governs every action.

• A ramp-up in production where we are adapting our practices to improve stability and performance.

• A strong culture of quality supported by regular checks and committed teams.

• A close-knit group united around ambitious goals, with management on the ground to support success.

Your profile is a match if :

• Technical knowledge related to physical / mechanical processes, already working in mass production , as an Industrial position (knowledge on how equipment design, on Overall Equipment Efficiency)

• > 7 years of experience process engineering into winding/unwiding processes at 100m/min (Lithium Battery most preferred). If not, experience in paper industry at an industrial scale

• Bachelor of Sciences in physics or mechanical processes

• A fluent level in English and French is mandatory

• Well organized, strong initiative spirit, adaptability to change and good anticipation skills, agil

• Previous experience in lauching a factory

Compensation & Benefits :

• Fixed salary range : 45k-50k gross annual salary

• Variable pay : 6%

Why join us?

✅ Performance-based bonuses
✅ Meal allowance
✅ Profit sharing
✅ Attractive employee benefits: gift cards, holiday vouchers, tickets, organised outings, etc.
✅ Mileage allowance
✅ Referral bonus
✅ Two meal delivery options + connected fridges
✅ Multicultural and inclusive environment

Our Recruitment Process :

• Phone Pre-Qualification : an initial conversation to understand your background, motivations, and answer your questions.

• Technical Interviews (2 steps) : discussions with managers to assess your skills and put them into perspective with the role and team challenges.

• HR Interview : an in-depth conversation, supported by a behavioral assessment, reviewing key points from the technical interviews, discussing your future within ACC, and covering employment conditions.