Anode/SE Senior Electrode Process Engineer

Factorial Energy is an American solid-state battery company headquartered in Billerica, Massachusetts, focused on developing high-performance energy storage solutions for electric mobility, defense, and AI-driven robotics applications. The company designs and manufactures solid-state batteries that overcome the fundamental limitations of conventional lithium-ion technology, including energy density constraints, weight penalties, and safety concerns associated with liquid electrolytes. Factorial's batteries have demonstrated real-world capability, including powering a vehicle on a drive exceeding 1,200 kilometers on a single charge using solid-state cells. Factorial's mission centers on advancing American technology leadership, economic resilience, and domestic industrialization of next-generation battery technology. The company positions its work as critical to U.S. national security, energy independence, and global competitiveness across the automotive, defense, and robotics sectors. With over 10 years of research and development and more than 150 patents and patent applications, Factorial has built a deep intellectual property portfolio and established partnerships with four top-tier automotive manufacturers, including Stellantis. What distinguishes Factorial is its capital-efficient manufacturing approach: its technology is approximately 80 percent drop-in compatible with existing lithium-ion production infrastructure, significantly reducing the cost and disruption required for partners to transition to solid-state production. The company also employs a proprietary dry-coating process to further enhance manufacturing efficiency and reduce costs. Recent milestones include securing its first commercial aerospace battery order and completing successful flight tests with partner Tulip.

Who We Are

Factorial Energy is a pioneering U.S.-based solid-state battery company driving the future of energy storage and electrification. Partnered with global leaders including Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, Hyundai, and Kia, Factorial is at the forefront of developing next-generation e-mobility platforms for commercial, defense, and consumer applications—spanning electric vehicles (EVs), drones, eVTOL aircraft, power tools, marine systems, robotics, and more. The company has achieved multiple industry firsts, including being the first to power a demonstration vehicle with a global OEM (Mercedes- Benz) which achieved over 1,200 km (749 mi) of range, and the first to earn UN 38.3 certification for automotive-sized lithium-metal solid-state cells, the first to deliver B-samples of automotive-sized solid-state batteries to major OEMs. 

 

The Opportunity:

Factorial Energy is seeking an Anode/SE Senior Electrode Process Engineer to join our team in our Cheonan, South Korea location. This person will be responsible for the wet slurry coating process and equipment development for anode and sulfide-based solid electrolyte (SE) applications. We leverage cutting-edge wet electrode manufacturing to revolutionize all-solid-state battery performance, cost, and scalability. This role requires experience in close cooperation with internal teams and external partners. The ideal candidate will be involved from the beginning of process optimization for R&D projects, pilot line scale-up, and through to low/high-volume production. The candidate must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills to facilitate efficient communication between various departments/vendors.

 

In this role, you will:

• Lead R&D efforts to design, optimize, and scale wet slurry coating processes for ASSB anode and sulfide SE applications
• Develop novel slurry formulations and coating strategies to enhance electrode-electrolyte interfacial compatibility, ionic transport efficiency, and cycling stability
• Establish critical process parameters (e.g., slurry dispersion, viscosity control, coating speed, drying profiles) to meet all-solid-state battery performance specifications
• Address key wet coating challenges specific to ASSB: solvent selection, slurry sedimentation, SE-solvent compatibility, and interfacial side reaction control
• Identify root causes of wet coating defects (e.g., pinholes, thickness non-uniformity, cracks, lithium dendrite penetration) and implement corrective actions
• Utilize statistical analysis (SPC, DOE) to drive yield improvements and reduce process variability
• Collaborate with PD/QA to define testing protocols and quality standards for wet-processed all-solid-state electrodes
• Optimize manufacturing workflows to increase throughput and reduce unit production costs
• Design experiments to validate process scalability from lab to pilot line to mass production
• Troubleshoot equipment/process issues to minimize downtime
• Partner with equipment vendors to conceptualize, prototype, and validate next-gen wet coating electrode machinery
• Define technical specifications for new equipment (e.g., vacuum-integrated drying systems, solvent recovery units)
• Drive innovation in automation, in-line monitoring, and Industry 4.0 integration

 

We are looking for people who:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in wet electrode coating manufacturing for lithium-ion batteries, sulfide electrolyte system experience highly preferred
• Deep knowledge of wet process steps: slurry preparation (dispersion, deaeration), precision coating (doctor blade/slot-die), vacuum drying, calendering, and lamination
• Proficiency in material characterization (SEM, XRD, adhesion testing) and data analysis tools (JMP, Minitab)
• Mastery of DOE, SPC, FMEA, and Six Sigma methodologies
• Experience scaling processes from R&D to high-volume production
• Proven ability to collaborate with equipment suppliers on custom solutions
• Familiarity with ASSB-specific process challenges (moisture control, interfacial stability, mechanical pressure sensitivity)
• Master's in Chemical/Materials/Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Strong cross-functional skills to work with R&D, production, and supply chain teams
• Hands-on experience with sulfide solid electrolyte systems or halide electrolyte systems
• In-depth understanding of binder systems (PVDF, CMC/SBR) and conductive additives behavior in wet coating processes

 

Work Location:

Cheonan, South Korea

 

Factorial Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All qualified applicants, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

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