Saft manufactures specialized batteries across nickel-cadmium and lithium-ion chemistries for mission-critical applications in industrial, maritime, aerospace, and space sectors. The tech stack reflects a capital-intensive, process-driven operation: PLC controllers, SCADA, CAD/CAM tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD), and quality frameworks (8D, Lean Six Sigma, MSA) dominate. Active hiring skews heavily toward engineering and operations roles, with concurrent projects in li-ion cell development, performance testing, and supply-chain optimization — indicating a shift toward lithium-ion chemistry alongside pressure to reduce manufacturing costs and scrap.
Notable leadership hires: Sourcing Director
Saft, headquartered in Levallois-Perret, France, and owned by TotalEnergies, designs, manufactures, and services advanced battery systems for industrial equipment, backup power, propulsion, and space applications. The company operates across 1,001–5,000 employees with production and engineering footprint spanning the United States, India, and France. Core offerings span nickel-cadmium batteries (legacy installed base) and newer lithium-ion cell development, with service contracts and customization as material revenue streams. The operational focus addresses cost reduction in li-ion manufacturing, regulatory compliance, supply-chain efficiency, and long-term service agreements — reflecting a maturing transition from legacy chemistry to higher-margin lithium-based products.
Saft uses PLC controllers, SCADA, CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD), LabVIEW for testing, Jira for project management, Allen-Bradley controllers, HMI systems, MATLAB, and quality methodologies including Lean Six Sigma and 8D problem-solving.
Active projects include developing prism li-ion cells, battery performance testing protocols, supplier portfolio management, commissioning new equipment, transitioning to long-term service agreements, and centralized contract database implementation.
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