Process Engineer

Empowering a Sustainable Future

Factorial Energy is a dynamic venture-backed company dedicated to creating a sustainable future. With a passionate team of engineers and business professionals, Factorial is developing breakthrough solid-state  battery technology to enable safe, scalable, and high-performance cells for electric vehicles. Operating out of its research and development facility in the Greater Boston Area, Factorial holds a portfolio of solid-state innovations, including its segment-leading FEST® (Factorial Electrolyte System Technology). The company entered joint development agreements with Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Hyundai Motor company and was recently featured in The Boston Globe and The New York Times.  

The Opportunity:

Factorial is seeking a Process Engineer who will be responsible for developing and optimizing the formation process for our next-generation cell technology. This role requires experience in developing processes, layout, installation of equipment, and statistical data analysis. This candidate will be involved in pilot scale, low and high-volume production as well as process optimization for R&D projects. The candidate must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communications skills to facilitate exchanges between various departments within the company.

In this role, you will:

• Develop, implement, and optimize the cell manufacturing processes
• Work with machine suppliers and partners to specify the equipment for Pilot line to make sure that the required equipment capabilities are correctly defined
• Work with machine suppliers during equipment design to implement required capabilities and process requirements and to verify and confirm the requirements during FAT and SAT procedure
• Provide process documentation (PFMEA, Control Plan) for the newly developed processes and assembly concepts
• Prototype new battery cell chemistries and formats in coordination with equipment suppliers, internal and external customers.
• Confirm process standards based on the optimum equipment operating and process conditions through process capability analysis and statistical process analysis (SPC management standard, CPK review, etc.)
• Evaluate process data to determine failure modes and identify opportunities to improve; contribute to improved design and operating specifications supporting product, material, process, and equipment development initiatives
• Work closely with both product development and process engineering to continuously improve current processes, develop new processes and define quality metrics and product/process validation requirements

We are looking for people who:

• Possess a B.S. or M.S. degree in Mechanical/Chemical/Electrical/Material Engineering
• Have 2+ years of experience in process development and engineering for Li-ion battery
• Demonstrate a proven ability to develop advanced manufacturing process innovation projects
• Have experience with machine design and manufacturing process optimization
• Exhibit strong analytical thinking, as well as problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

What’s in it for you:

• Flexible working hours
• Unlimited paid time off 
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 5% 401K company match
• Family medical leave 
• Mental health benefit

Work Location:
19 Presidential Way, Suite 205, Woburn, MA 01801

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

To request a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, job interview, and/or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Paige Madden ([email protected])