Engineering · Douai, France

AESC | Intelligent Manufacturing Specialist

Join AESC as an Intelligent Manufacturing Specialist to optimize battery production with AI, big data, and predictive analytics. Drive innovation and efficiency in clean energy solutions!

AESC is looking to recruit an Intelligent Manufacturing Specialist to join our European Engineering Centre and drive innovation in battery manufacturing processes through big data and AI-driven solutions. This role is instrumental in leveraging advanced analytics to optimize production systems and enhance battery performance. Flexibility to travel between remote and site-based locations is essential.

The Intelligent Manufacturing Specialist will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate predictive analytics and machine learning insights, streamline manufacturing workflows, and evaluate battery performance using cutting-edge platforms such as ACCURE, Twaice, or Voltaiq.

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement big data analytics for battery manufacturing processes.
Collaborate with teams to integrate AI-driven insights into production systems.
Evaluate battery performance using data-driven solutions from platforms like ACCURE, Twaice, or Voltaiq.
Streamline manufacturing processes through predictive analytics and machine learning.

Qualifications:

Experience with AI, machine learning, or industrial IoT systems.
Proficiency in handling data lakes and creating actionable insights.
Background in software systems related to battery lifecycle management.

Background and Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering (industrial, electrical, mechanical or chemical engineering)
Proven experience in AI, machine learning, or industrial IoT systems within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
Strong background in big data analytics, including handling and analyzing data lakes.
Hands-on experience with battery lifecycle management platforms such as ACCURE, Twaice, Voltaiq, PowerUp, or Elysia.
Previous exposure to battery manufacturing processes or similar high-tech industries is desirable.
Proficiency in programming languages (Python, R, or MATLAB) for data analysis and algorithm development.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) for handling large-scale data.
Understanding of data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent).
Knowledge of manufacturing execution systems (MES) and their integration with AI-driven insights.
Expertise in predictive analytics and machine learning algorithms, with a focus on manufacturing optimization.
English and French speaking

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to turn complex data into actionable insights.
Ability to collaborate across interdisciplinary teams, including manufacturing, R&D, and software development.
Excellent communication skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
A proactive mindset for identifying opportunities to optimize manufacturing processes.

Departments: Engineering
Locations: Douai, France
Sectors: Battery Manufacturing

Contact Tommi Toivonen Senior Headhunter & Research Competence Lead – HR & Recruitment

Work at a world-class and innovative Gigafactory

AESC is investing almost two billion euros to build a battery manufacturing plant in the Hauts-de-France Region. The new Douai site will have a production capacity of 9GWh in 2024, with the potential to reach 24GWh by 2030 to produce state-of-the-art, low-carbon batteries. The site will initially supply the Renault factory which will be increasingly dedicated to producing the brand’s electric vehicles.

What can AESC offer you?

Learning and development

AESC is a company that invests in its employees by offering a wide variety of training and development programs. Engineering training and onboarding programs for all business-critical-related functions. As the French entity is new, AESC is also investing in developing full employee onboarding plans. International development and learning possibilities for all employees in a worldwide environment.
Culture and Colleagues

AESC is an international company with production entities in Japan, the US, the UK, and China. A strong multi-cultural management team and organization; with a strong respect and a good understanding of cross-culture differences. Offers the platform for unlimited worldwide development opportunities for the employees to grow their careers.
Work in an innovative, world-class Gigafactory

AESC is investing nearly €2 billion to build a battery manufacturing plant in the Hauts-de-France region. The new Douai site will have a production capacity of 9 GWh in 2024, with the potential to reach 24 GWh by 2030 to produce state-of-the-art, low-carbon batteries. The site will initially supply the Renault plant, which will increasingly be dedicated to the production of the brand's electric vehicles.