ManagerSenior Manager, Solid-State Battery Product Development

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 applicationsspanning 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 1200 km (749 mi) of range and the first toearn 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 a Manager/Senior Manager Solid-State Battery Product Development to join our team in our Billerica MA location. This person will be responsible for leading lithium-ion cell new product ideal candidate will own the full design-to-manufacturing lifecycle from prototype design and validation through pilot-line scale-up and production ramp and partner with R&D process manufacturing and quality teams to translate technical breakthroughs into scalable reliable products.

In this role you will:

• Lead lithium-ion cell design validation and transfer from prototype to mass production
• Define specifications performance targets and acceptance criteria
• Drive root-cause investigations develop new characterization methods and continuously improve cycle life safety and yield
• Collaborate with process engineers suppliers and external vendors to source qualify and scale high-quality materials components and tooling
• Support customer projects with technical reports datasheets and on-time delivery of milestones
• Participate in DFMEA/PFMEA reviews
• Partner across R&D manufacturing and quality to ensure smooth handoffs alignment on KPIs and on-time program delivery in afast-paced team environment
• Stay current with industry advances in LIB and solid-state technology evaluate new materials and processes and bring forward improvements that strengthen product reliability and cost

We are looking for people who:

• has 510 years of hands-on experience in lithium-ion battery (LIB) product development and has led or substantially contributed to lithium-ion cell design validation and transfer from prototype to mass production
• holds a Bachelors degree or higher in Materials Science Chemical Engineering Chemistry or a related field with an advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) preferred
• brings a strong background in cell design electrochemistry testing materials characterisation and failure analysis ideally with pilot-line scale-up and DFMEA/PFMEA experience
• has solid-state battery experience (preferred but not required)
• is willing and able to thrive in a fast-paced high-pressure environment with tight deadlines and shifting priorities
• is a strong team player collaborative communicative and dependable
• can work fully on-site in Billerica MA with occasional cross-site collaboration with global teams
• is familiar with automotive quality frameworks (IATF 16949 APQP PPAP)

Some of our competitive benefits include:

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Education assistance plan
• Life insurance and disability coverage

Salary Range : $135K-$175K Annual base Equity Incentives

Work 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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