Factorial Energy

Battery Manufacturing

ElectrodeProcessEngineer

$58000–85000k ~AI est. Cheonan, South Korea
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Electrode Process Engineer at Factorial Energy. Skills: Electrode process engineering, Slurry rheology, Coating processes, Manufacturing scale-up. Lead development of anode processes. Lead optimization of anode processes”

Industry & Context.

Battery Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

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What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years experience in electrode process engineering, Hands-on expertise in wet electrode processes, Hands-on expertise in slurry rheology, Experience translating lab breakthroughs to manufacturing, Experience with silicon anode (Si/C) electrode development, Experience with high-Si loading process challenges, Experience with IATF 16949 or automotive quality frameworks

Nice to Have

Advanced degree preferred, CFD or FEM-based coating/mixing process modeling experience

What You'll Do.

Lead development of anode processes

Lead optimization of anode processes

Lead development of cathode processes

Lead optimization of cathode processes

Define process windows for slurry rheology

Define process windows for coating weight

Define process windows for thickness uniformity

Define process windows for calendaring density

Define process windows for adhesion strength

Establish SOPs for electrode process steps

Maintain SOPs for electrode process steps

Establish PFMEA for electrode process steps

Maintain PFMEA for electrode process steps

Establish Control Plans for electrode process steps

Maintain Control Plans for electrode process steps

Define CTQs for process parameters

Develop electrode formulation strategies

Accommodate silicon anode expansion/contraction

Maintain coating stability

Design high-solid slurry mixing sequences

Optimize dispersion conditions

Optimize deaeration protocols

Control slurry rheology

Minimize coating defects

Achieve thickness uniformity

Optimize slot-die coating parameters

Develop process-structure-performance correlations

Define calendaring conditions

Achieve target porosity

Achieve target density

Minimize spring back risk

Minimize cracking risk

Optimize slitting conditions

Minimize burr generation

Minimize edge defects

Minimize web breakage

Lead electrode process transfer

Setting process conditions

Conducting trial runs

Participate in NPI stage-gate reviews

Ensure electrode process readiness

Support equipment qualification

Apply DOE methodologies

Apply SPC methodologies

Apply FMEA methodologies

Identify root causes of defects

Drive yield improvement

Define incoming material inspection criteria

Define electrode quality standards

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with QA/QE; Work closely with R&D

Process & Methodology

NPI stage-gate reviews, EVT/DVT/PVT/MP

Full Job Description

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 Electrode Process Engineer to join our team in our Cheonan, South Korea location. This person will be responsible for the development, optimization, and scale-up of anode and cathode electrode manufacturing processes for our Silicon Power Cell line, owning the full electrode process chain from slurry mixing and coating through calendaring and slitting. The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on expertise in wet electrode processes and slurry rheology and is comfortable translating lab-scale breakthroughs into scalable, high-yield manufacturing processes in a fast-moving environment. In this role, you will: Lead development and optimization of anode and cathode electrode processes for Si-based power cells, including slurry mixing, slot-die coating, drying, calendaring, and slitting Define and maintain process windows for slurry rheology, coating weight, thickness uniformity, calendaring density, and adhesion strength Establish and maintain SOPs, PFMEA, and Control Plans for all electrode process steps, defining CTQs and process parameters Develop electrode formulation strategies to accommodate

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