Product Development Engineer

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.

Job Description

• Design cell products based on customer requirements.
• Validate product performance, including electrochemical and safety aspects, and conduct continuous optimization.
• Lead new product introductions (NPI) and manage all related documentation, including BOM, DFMEA, and sample build index.
• Oversee sample builds, identify and resolve technical issues, and lead failure analysis (FA) activities.
• Participate in customer discussions related to new product development.
• Support other departments with cell product-related technical issues.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in material and product development, with a strong understanding of lithium-ion batteries.
• Proven ability to lead material or product development projects independently.
• Strong failure analysis, problem-solving, and data analysis skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English (both written and verbal).
• Extensive experience in customer communication; experience in EV (electric vehicle) development is highly preferred.