Process Engineer (Formation)

Reference: 1777453303_1782286580

Process Engineer (Formation)
Teverola, Italy

We are seeking an experienced Process Engineer specializing in Formation processes to join our client, an established Battery company in Italy. In this role, you will be responsible for formation, aging, and electrical testing process optimization to ensure battery performance, reliability, and production efficiency.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage and optimize formation and aging processes
  • Develop process parameters for: Charging/discharging profile, Aging conditions, First cycle efficiency, Cycle performance, EOL, Package
  • Analyze process variation and improve process capability (Cp, Cpk)
  • Troubleshoot process and equipment issues to minimize downtime and improve yield
  • Analyze process data and identify opportunities for process improvement
  • Support process validation, qualification, and scale-up activities
  • Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and manufacturing standards
  • Assist in developing and maintaining SOPs, work instructions, PFMEA and process documentation
  • Participate in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve production and quality targets
  • Define and maintain process specifications and control plans
  • Perform root cause analysis
  • Lead equipment commissioning and qualification
  • Work with Quality, Production and R&D teams
  • Manage data analysis for process correlation

Requirements:

  • 3+ years' experience in lithium-ion battery electrode manufacturing
  • Experience with process improvement tools: SPC, DOE, FMEA* Bachelor's or master's degree in:Chemical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Electrical Engineering/Materials Science/Battery-related fields
  • Strong problem-solving capability
  • Experience in lithium-ion battery mass production environment
  • Knowledge of: PFMEA, 6 Sigma, SPC, 8D problem solving, Lean Manufacturing
  • Good communication skills in English
  • Ability to work in a multicultural environment
  • Experience in battery Gigafactory ramp-up (preferred)
  • Experience with battery manufacturing projects (preferred)
  • Auto cad, 3D modeling (preferred)

Reasons why you should apply:

  • Opportunity to work in an established and running battery gigafactory with plans for further expansion.
  • Competitive salary, relocation package


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Added 24/06/2026
Reference: 1777453303_1782286580

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