Anode/SE Senior Electrode Process Engineer

About the Company

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Establish critical process parameters including slurry dispersion, viscosity control, and drying profiles
• Identify root causes of wet coating defects and implement corrective actions
• Utilize statistical analysis (SPC, DOE) to drive yield improvements
• Partner with equipment vendors to conceptualize, prototype, and validate next-gen wet coating electrode machinery
• Design experiments to validate process scalability from lab to pilot line to mass production

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in wet electrode coating manufacturing for lithium-ion batteries
• Deep knowledge of slurry preparation, precision coating, vacuum drying, and calendering
• Proficiency in material characterization (SEM, XRD) and data analysis tools (JMP, Minitab)
• Mastery of DOE, SPC, FMEA, and Six Sigma methodologies
• Master's degree in Chemical, Materials, or Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Experience scaling processes from R&D to high-volume production
• Hands-on experience with sulfide or halide electrolyte systems preferred