Electrode Process Engineer/ Senior Engineer - 3C Battery

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/ Senior 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 silicon anode expansion/contraction behavior while maintaining coating stability and adhesion 

Design and optimize high-solid slurry mixing sequences, dispersion conditions, and deaeration protocols for both anode (Si/C) and cathode (NCM/NCA) systems 

Control slurry rheology to ensure coating stability, minimize defects (pinholes, streaks, edge beading), and achieve thickness uniformity 

Optimize slot-die coating parameters including coating speed, gap, pump rate, and drying profile 

Develop process-structure-performance correlations linking slurry properties and coating conditions to electrode quality and cell performance 

Define calendaring conditions to achieve target porosity and density while minimizing spring back and cracking risk for high-Si electrodes 

Optimize slitting conditions to minimize burr generation, edge defects, and web breakage 

Lead electrode process transfer from lab/pilot scale to new line, including process condition setting, trial runs, and ramp-up support 

Participate in NPI stage-gate reviews (EVT/DVT/PVT/MP) and ensure electrode process readiness at each phase 

Support FAT/SAT and equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) for coating, calendaring, and slitting equipment 

Apply DOE, SPC, and FMEA methodologies to identify root causes of electrode defects and drive yield improvement 

Partner with QA/QE to define incoming material inspection criteria and electrode quality standards 

Work closely with R&D, cell design, equipment, and production teams to align electrode process requirements with cell performance targets 

We are looking for people who:

Have 3+ years of hands-on experience in lithium-ion electrode process development or manufacturing 

Have direct experience with anode or cathode wet electrode processes (mixing, coating, calendering) 

Have led or substantially contributed to at least one full NPI or mass production ramp-up project 

Have deep understanding of slurry rheology, slot-die coating physics, and drying/calendering process fundamentals 

Have experience with silicon anode electrode processes or high-solid slurry systems preferred 

Are familiar with process qualification frameworks (PFMEA, Control Plan, SOP) 

Are proficient in DOE, SPC, and data analysis tools (Python, MATLAB, JMP, or Minitab) 

Have experience with material characterization methods (SEM, adhesion testing, viscosity/rheology measurement) 

Hold a Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred 

Have experience with silicon anode (Si/C composite) electrode development or high-Si loading process challenges (preferred) 

Have CFD or FEM-based coating/mixing process modeling experience (preferred) 

Are familiar with IATF 16949 or automotive quality frameworks (preferred) 

Work Location:

Cheonan, South Korea

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

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