Series Planner Specialist (Electrode)

You’ll be joining a diverse and ambitious team, spread across Germany, Canada, and Spain, all working together to shape the future of sustainable energy. At PowerCo we celebrate collaboration, progress and that spark that turns bold ideas into real impact. From our new gigafactory in Sagunto (Valencia), we’re driving a project that’s transforming both the region and the future of clean mobility in Europe — and you can be part of it. 

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.

• Bachelor´s degree in Engineering or equally valid to possess relevant professional experience in the battery industry.
• 5+ years experience in battery sector.   
• Fluent in English.
• Willingness to travel internationally.