R&D Process Technician/Engineer - 1 Year Fixed Term

The Opportunity

Factorial Energy is seeking a R&D Process Technician or Engineer to join our team in our Billerica MA location. This person will be responsible for bridging the gap between benchtop R&D and pilot-line production of Factorial Energy's next generation solid state batteries. The Ideal candidate will have a background in material chemistry or related field, have an understanding of process-material relationships, comfortable operating a range of processing and material characterization equipment, and a desire to gain hands on experience in the solid-state battery field.

In this role, you will

• Execute coating formulations and scale up material production from laboratory scale to multi-kilogram quantities.
• Set up, operate, and maintain specialized powder processing hardware and utilize air-sensitive chemical techniques.
• Serve as a central resource for material characterization, regularly operating and interpreting data from SEM, EDX, XRD, DSC, and FT-IR.
• Cross-train across the solid-state fabrication line, supporting anode/cathode preparation, separator production, and small cell assembly and testing.
• Maintain meticulous data logs, high standards of laboratory cleanliness, and strict adherence to chemical safety protocols.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary R&D teams to troubleshoot and improve process consistency.

We are looking for people who

• MS or BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
• Strong comfort level operating complex, non-standard laboratory processing equipment.
• Hands-on experience or solid theoretical understanding of material characterization techniques (e.g., SEM, XRD, DSC, FT-IR).
• Demonstrated understanding of process-structure-property relationships and a desire to scale benchtop processes.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a "clean-as-you-go" laboratory approach.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team setting as well as function independently.
• Adaptable mindset with a strong eagerness to learn new battery fabrication techniques over time.

Nice to have Qualifications

• Prior experience with powder processing, particle coating, or chemical scale-up techniques.
• Experience working in inert processing environments (e.g., gloveboxes or dry rooms) or with air-sensitive materials.
• Familiarity with battery technologies, solid electrolytes, or energy storage materials.
• Experience organizing, plotting, and presenting material characterization datasets to cross-functional teams.

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 (MA role only): $65k-85k

Work Location: 805 Middlesex Turnpike, Billerica, MA 01821

Pay Range (MA) $65,000—$85,000 USD