R&D Process Technician/Engineer - 1 Year Fixed Term

The role

This person will bridge the gap between benchtop R&D and pilot-line production of solid state batteries. They will execute coating formulations, scale up material production, and operate material characterization equipment.

What you will do

• Execute coating formulations and scale up material production from laboratory scale to multi-kilogram quantities.
• Set up, operate, and maintain specialized powder processing hardware and utilize air-sensitive chemical techniques.
• Serve as a central resource for material characterization, regularly operating and interpreting data from SEM, EDX, XRD, DSC, and FT-IR.
• Cross-train across the solid-state fabrication line, supporting anode/cathode preparation, separator production, and small cell assembly and testing.
• Maintain meticulous data logs, high standards of laboratory cleanliness, and strict adherence to chemical safety protocols.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary R&D teams to troubleshoot and improve process consistency.

Required qualifications

• MS or BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
• Strong comfort level operating complex, non-standard laboratory processing equipment.
• Hands-on experience or solid theoretical understanding of material characterization techniques (e.g., SEM, XRD, DSC, FT-IR).
• Demonstrated understanding of process-structure-property relationships and a desire to scale benchtop processes.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a clean-as-you-go laboratory approach.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team setting as well as function independently.
• Adaptable mindset with a strong eagerness to learn new battery fabrication techniques over time.

Nice to have

• Prior experience with powder processing, particle coating, or chemical scale-up techniques.
• Experience working in inert processing environments (e.g., gloveboxes or dry rooms) or with air-sensitive materials.
• Familiarity with battery technologies, solid electrolytes, or energy storage materials.
• Experience organizing, plotting, and presenting material characterization datasets to cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Education assistance plan
• Life insurance and disability coverage

About the company

Factorial Energy is a pioneering U.S.-based solid-state battery company driving the future of energy storage and electrification. The company is partnered with global leaders including Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, Hyundai, and Kia.