R&D Process Technician | Solid-State Battery Lab

Factorial Energy, Inc.; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Education assistance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Factorial Energy, a U.S.-based solid-state battery company, is seeking an R&D Process Technician/Engineer for its Billerica, MA site to bridge benchtop R&D with pilot-line production.

The role focuses on scaling coating formulations, operating advanced processing equipment, and performing material characterization with SEM, XRD, DSC, and FT-IR. Collaboration across teams is essential for process optimization and data integrity.

Qualifications

• MS or BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
• Experience operating complex, non-standard laboratory processing equipment.
• Hands-on experience or solid understanding of material characterization techniques (SEM, XRD, DSC, FT-IR).
• Understanding of process-structure-property relationships and scaling benchtop processes.
• Strong attention to detail and organized, clean-lab approach.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team and independently.
• Eagerness to learn new battery fabrication techniques.

Responsibilities

• Execute coating formulations and scale up material production from lab to multi-kilogram quantities.
• Operate and maintain powder processing hardware and handle air-sensitive techniques.
• Lead material characterization data using SEM, EDX, XRD, DSC, and FT-IR.
• Cross-train across solid-state fabrication for anode/cathode prep and small cell testing.
• Keep detailed data logs, maintain lab cleanliness, and follow safety protocols.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to troubleshoot and improve process consistency.

Skills

Lab equipment operation

Material characterization knowledge

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

MS or BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline

Tools

SEM

XRD

DSC

FT-IR

Job description

Factorial Energy, a U.S.-based solid-state battery company, is seeking an R&D Process Technician/Engineer for its Billerica, MA site to bridge benchtop R&D with pilot-line production.

The role focuses on scaling coating formulations, operating advanced processing equipment, and performing material characterization with SEM, XRD, DSC, and FT-IR. Collaboration across teams is essential for process optimization and data integrity.