Senior Specialist, VSM - Electrode

Who We Are

We are proud to announce the launch of Volkswagen Group’s largest cell factory, Power Co, in St. Thomas. This is more than just a job – it’s a unique chance to shape the future of sustainable energy.

Join us as we ramp up operations and help build a world‑class company. At Power Co, we believe in fostering an environment where ambition meets collaboration, and where flexibility and creativity thrive. You’ll be part of a diverse, talented team that is shaping the future of battery production.

You’ll have the chance to advance your career while working alongside passionate colleagues who share a vision of making a lasting impact on the world.

Power Co Canada Inc. is seeking a skilled Senior Specialist, VSM - Electrode to join our team for the battery cell production line in St. Thomas. In this role you will be responsible for proposing, developing, presenting, and coordinating planning concepts for machinery and the plant involved in the production of battery cell factories, covering process steps including electrode processes, cell assembly processes, formation and aging processes, cell finishing and testing processes.

• Implement equipment concepts for cell production machinery and plants.
• Coordinate the realization and operation of these concepts, ensuring adherence to defined measures.
• Assess, design, and ensure the application of new technologies and compliance with both external and internal regulations (e.g., quality and production targets).
• Professionally coordinate and guide employees involved in the equipment planning process.

This position is in‑person and located in the charming town of St. Thomas, ON.

• Perform tasks related to cell manufacturing for battery cell production plants, including electrode processes, cell assembly processes, formation and aging processes, cell finishing and testing processes.
• Lead sub‑projects of equipment planning from the concept phase through to process implementation in mass production, ensuring a smooth production start and defining the production KPI's accordingly.
• Work on and provide guidance for the certification and permitting process of cell manufacturing equipment in Canada.
• Lead the machine design reviews, FAT, installation, commissioning and SOP.
• Guide equipment suppliers to install and commission the cell manufacturing equipment.
• Lead SAT and work with equipment suppliers for specific process areas.
• Lead the equipment handover to production team, together with maintenance experts.
• Support continuous improvements.
• Work with Power Co headquarters and other Power Co's global factories and partners.
• Work with other Power Co departments including development, process, quality, automation, logistics, digitalization, maintenance, HSE (Health Safety Environment) etc.
• Document issues and lead efforts in finding optimised solutions.
• Investigate and identify root causes of equipment failures, and summarise/communicate lessons learned.
• Train other employees on technical topics.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical, mechanical, materials, chemical or electrochemical engineering, or a related major.
• 7‑10 years of direct experience in designing/planning battery cell equipment or extensive experience in battery cell manufacturing.
• Deep knowledge about manufacturing feasibility, method plan validation, design principles, measurement process validation, P‑FEMA, MES.
• Experience in the initial phase of a battery cell production plant would be considered an asset.
• Working experience with automotive OEMs is an asset.
• Experience in mass production of automotive component is an asset.
• Experience with supplier management is an asset.

Attractive remuneration:
The expected competitive compensation range for this position is $98,160 - $147,250 CAD, which includes base pay and target amount of short‑term incentive plan.

Competitive benefits:
Our program is flexible to allow you to make the selections and get the coverage you need.

Pension and Retirement Savings:
We contribute to a Registered Pension Plan and matching contribution to a retirement savings…