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 is seeking a Assembly Technician to join its team in Woburn/Methuen, Massachusetts. The Battery Engineering Technician will support our Battery Engineering group by engaging in the fabrication, as well as maintaining the safe lab environment and equipment.
In this role, you will:
- Support our Battery Engineering group and will be responsible for battery fabrication (mixing & coating), material preparation, battery assembly, battery testing and lab maintenance.
- Performing lithium-metal battery fabrication according to a strict standard of procedures in order to produce batteries of consistent excellent quality.
- Operating mass balances, slurry mixers, blade coaters, micrometers, die punches and vacuum sealers to produce lithium-metal battery electrodes and pouch cells.
- Recording all activities in a technical record book and working with researchers to further develop consistent procedures.
- Interfacing with computer systems to enter and retrieve data and analyze basic operational information.
- Maintaining safe work environment, obey all safely requirement and regulations and quality systems.
- Coordinating and executing equipment maintenance per manufacturer’s guidelines
We are looking for people who:
- Good dexterity; sufficient to work with small components.
- High school diploma required.
- Minimum of 1 years’ hands-on experience working in a team setting.
- Experience working in a chemical laboratory setting, and or quality control environment is preferred.
- General knowledge of equipment calibration and procedures regarding chemical safety. Must be comfortable with operating benchtop machinery and performing repetitive tasks.
- Basic understanding or interest in lab analytical equipment and test methods.
- Technically proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Excellent people skills and demonstrated ability to work in teams.
- The role will entail work within Factorial's dry room facility. Technicians must be capable of working in low moisture conditions (<.5% Relative Humidity/-50°C dew point).
- Capable of meeting OSHA standards for manual lifting guidelines <50lbs.
- Working hours - 6:30am to 2:30pm
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
19 Presidential Way, Woburn, MA 01801
501 Griffin Brook Drive, Methuen, MA 01844