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Date:  May 22, 2025
Location: 

Salzgitter, DE

Company:  PowerCo SE
Level of Experience:  Professionals
Job Function:  Operations
Job ID:  3560

(Senior) Expert Planning Engineer Cell Assembly (all genders)

 
Who we are

The mission has begun. We are proud to announce that we are starting our own battery cell production and the ramp-up of our global headquarters for global cell production in our Battery Valley. The tasks and requirements of the company are diverse. Operations takes care of all production-related activities within battery cell production. Our tasks range from planning and construction to commissioning of the upcoming battery cell factories. In addition, the planning and implementation of operational functions such as logistics, quality, production and plant management is also an important part of the operational area. 

  
 
Your role and key responsibilities
  • Detailed planning of series lines for battery assembly and formation & aging production in our gigafactories from the first concepts to commissioning and handover
  • Technical preparation for the purchase of equipment, e.g. requirement specifications, tenders, evaluations of offers and resulting decision templates
  • Worldwide benchmarking of device manufacturers
  • Continuous improvement of state-of-the-art processes to optimize product quality, minimize production costs and reduce emissions
  • Corporate work in interdisciplinary teams
  
 
What you bring to the team
  • Successfully completed studies in process/chemical/mechanical engineering or comparable training
  • Several years of experience in plant design, preferably with regard to battery cells
  • In-depth knowledge of battery cell production processes and associated equipment
  • Willingness to travel nationally and internationally, including long-term assignments abroad
  • High cost awareness, negotiation skills and assertiveness
  • Above-average communication skills and ability to work in a team
  • Fluent in English
  
 
What makes you stand out
  • High degree of initiative
  • Intercultural competence and self-confidence in an international environment
  • German language skills
  • Knowledge in the field of battery cell production with a focus on manufacturing processes and plant engineering desirable
 
What to look forward to
  • Flexible working hours from 28 to 40h per week
  • Possibility of a 4-day-week (up to 35h per week)
  • 30 days paid + 10 days unpaid leave
  • Mobile work options
  • Relocation support
  • More benefits to come
   
Company:  PowerCo SE
Location: 

Salzgitter, DE

Job Function:  Operations
Level of Experience:  Professionals
Job ID:  3560
Date:  May 22, 2025

Are you a battery believer?

PowerCo was founded in 2022 to become a global battery champion. Headquartered in 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.

Questions?

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📧 careers@powerco.de

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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.

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