Factorial Energy
Battery Manufacturing
ElectrodeProcessEngineer
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“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.
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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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