Cell Design Engineer – All Solid State Battery

Factorial; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cell Design Engineer to join their innovative Product Development team. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise in all-solid-state battery design to enhance performance metrics such as cycle life and energy density. You will collaborate closely with talented professionals in a dynamic lab environment, engaging in hands-on development and problem-solving. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking advancements in battery technology, working alongside top-tier OEM partners. If you are passionate about sustainable energy solutions and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in all-solid-state cell design and testing.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize battery cells focusing on performance aspects.
• Engage in root cause analysis and collaborate with various teams.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Statistical analysis

Machine learning

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Python

Job description

Empowering a Sustainable Future

Factorial develops breakthrough solid-state battery technology to enable safe, scalable, and high-performance cells for electric vehicles. Our portfolio of solid-state innovations includes the segment-leading FEST (Factorial Electrolyte System Technology), which has been scaled in 100+Ah cells, works at room temperature, and is compatible with existing lithium-ion battery manufacturing equipment. With strong OEM backing, including joint development agreements with Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Hyundai Motor Company, a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals, and cutting-edge R&D facilities, Factorial is pushing the boundaries of battery technology.

The Opportunity:

Factorial Energy is looking for a Cell Design Engineer – All Solid-State Battery to join its Product Development team in Billerica, Massachusetts. The successful candidate will engage in lithium rechargeable battery design-oriented tasks and will focus on the optimization of overall battery performance by controlling multiple aspects of the battery. This position requires a thorough understanding of how the battery works, how they are assembled, and how the energy density can be affected by various parameters. Applicants must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities:

1. Spend at least 50% of your time inside Factorial's labs, working directly with our development teams.
2. Design the cell by the multiple performance aspects (cycle life, energy density, power density, etc.).
3. Review and provide feedback on the designed cell parameters to fine-tune them up to the customer’s requirements.
4. Engage in cell failure root cause analysis if required.
5. Interface and work closely not only with the rest of the cell design team but also with internal R&D team, process team, and production team to solve/mitigate the problems from the cell level.
6. Engage in responding to customer requests by coordinating with the project managers.
7. Maintain compliance with all company protocols related to confidentiality, assignment of inventions, and other policies or duties as identified and assigned.

Qualifications:

1. More than 5 years of industrial experience with all-solid-state cell design, including testing, data, and failure mechanism analysis.
2. Experience with pouch cell or prismatic cell is required.
3. Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
4. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project). Knowledge of programming (i.e., Python) is a plus.
5. Statistical analysis and machine learning related skills are preferred.
6. Strong problem-solving skills and able to come up with creative solutions to challenges.
7. Willingness to execute multiple tasks in a fast-paced start-up environment.

Location: 805 Middlesex Turnpike, Billerica, MA 01821

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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