Head of Engineering Battery Sovema - Lithium Mass Products

Experteer Overview

In this role you lead engineering for lithium cell mass production at Sovema, shaping concepts for battery cell assembly machinery and driving technical robustness. You’ll collaborate across engineering, product management, and operations to integrate solutions and transfer knowledge. You enable effective deployment of existing battery technologies while pushing continuous improvement. The role is hands‑on, team‑based, and location at Villafranca di Verona with European cross‑site collaboration, offering a direct impact on scalable battery manufacturing.

Retribuzione / Benefits

• Develop concepts for battery cell assembly machinery aligned with technical and operational requirements
• Provide process and equipment expertise to support continuous improvement and robust design
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, product management, and key stakeholders for seamless integration
• Focus on knowledge transfer and applying established technologies to the current product portfolio
• Deliver technology support to the battery division for effective implementation and optimization
• Integrate into the team as a functional leader focused on expertise sharing
• Contribute as a key member in a European cross‑site team for aligned technical development
• Promote collaborative problem‑solving and empower team members across locations

Responsabilità

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering
• Hands‑on engineering mindset with practical design experience
• Proven track record in machine concept design for high‑performance production systems
• Deep technical know‑how in battery‑cell manufacturing steps (Notching, Stacking, Winding, Electrolyte filling, Cell packing)
• Experience in designing machines with Design to Cost and optimized footprints
• Involvement in projects for gigafactories (large‑scale battery cell manufacturing)
• Ability to translate requirements into robust mechanical concepts; strong problem‑solving
• Cross‑functional teamwork experience; English‑speaking environment