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# Cell Test Engineer at Factorial Energy

- **Company:** Factorial Energy
- **Location:** Cheonan South, South Korea
- **Posted:** 2026-11-10
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-11
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/factorialenergy/jobs/6253904004

## Job description

## 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 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, and the first to deliver B-samples of automotive-sized solid-state batteries to major OEMs.

The Opportunity:

Factorial Energy is seeking a Cell Test Engineer to join our team in Cheonan, South Korea. This is an entry-level, hands-on role responsible for keeping our internal cell test lab running day to day: operating and maintaining test equipment, putting cells on test, and translating cell owners' requirements into test protocols. It is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to build a foundation in lithium-metal and solid-state battery testing alongside an experienced development team.

In this role, you will:

- Operate the internal cell test lab day to day, including loading and unloading cells, setting up fixtures, and starting, monitoring, and closing out tests
- Perform routine checks, calibration, and basic maintenance of test equipment (cyclers, environmental chambers, EIS, etc.), troubleshoot issues, and coordinate repairs with vendors
- Write test protocols and cycler schedules based on requirements from cell owners, and confirm test conditions before launch
- Track test status, channel and chamber utilization, and schedules, and promptly communicate progress and anomalies to cell owners
- Maintain accurate test records and sample tracking, and ensure test data is uploaded to the cell database
- Follow and help enforce lab safety procedures, including handling of lithium-metal cells, response to abnormal cells, and hazardous waste disposal
- Coordinate with external test labs for UN 38.3 and safety/abuse testing, including sample preparation, shipping documentation, scheduling, and report follow-up
- Support basic data processing and test summary reports as needed

We are looking for people who:

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field
- 0–2 years of experience; internship or academic lab experience with batteries or electrochemical testing is a plus
- Basic understanding of how lithium batteries work (charge/discharge, capacity, C-rate, SOC)
- Hands-on and detail-oriented, comfortable with routine lab work and test equipment
- Strong safety awareness and discipline in following procedures
- Proficient in Excel; familiarity with battery cyclers (e.g., Neware, Maccor, Arbin) or Python is a plus
- Good communication and teamwork skills, able to work effectively with cell owners and external labs
- Fluent in English (written and spoken), basic Chinese communication capability is preferred.

Work Location:

Cheonan, South Korea

Factorial Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All qualified applicants, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

To request a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, job interview, and/or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact (recruitment@factorialenergy.com)

## About Factorial Energy

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Factorial Energy is a U.S. developer of high‑performance solid‑state battery technology for eMobility, defense, robotics, and hyperscale data centers.
- **Entity Type**: Public (Nasdaq: FAC)
- **Headquarters**: Billerica, Massachusetts, USA
- **Founded**: 2013 (spun out of a heritage company founded from Cornell University)
- **Founders**: Siyu Huang (Ph.D/MBA, CEO) and Alex Yu (Ph.D, CTO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Battery technology / Energy storage (solid‑state lithium‑metal batteries)
- **Target customers**: B2B – automotive OEMs, defense & aerospace contractors, robotics manufacturers, hyperscale data‑center operators
- **Mission**: “We purposefully pursue milestones to scale a high‑performing product that brings us closer to a greener future.” The company states it is “all charged up to save the planet, empower people, and advance our industry.”

## Products & Services
- **FEST® (Factorial Electrolyte System Technology)** – Proprietary solid‑state electrolyte platform. The company has delivered 40 Ah and 106 Ah automotive‑grade B‑samples to global OEMs and demonstrated a 100+ Ah cell at CES.
- **Solstice™** – Multi‑layer solid‑state battery platform (next‑generation architecture) designed for drones, robotics, and automotive applications.
- **Manufacturing Technology** – 80 % drop‑in compatible with existing lithium‑ion production lines; proprietary dry‑coating process to enhance efficiency and reduce cost.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: ~$1.3 billion equity value (as of June 2026 IPO via SPAC with Cartesian Growth Corporation III)
- **Key Metric**: Gross proceeds of more than $100 million from the SPAC transaction (revenue not yet publicly disclosed as the company just entered public markets)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: In‑Q‑Tel (strategic investor for U.S. national security), Mercedes‑Benz, Stellantis, Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation; board includes former Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche and former Stellantis CTO Michael Bly
- **Growth Signals**: Completed Nasdaq listing in June 2026; real‑world road testing with Mercedes‑Benz achieved over 1,200 km range on a single charge; expanded into defense, aerospace, and hyperscale data‑center segments; 150+ patents and patent applications

## Competitive Advantages
- **Capital‑light model**: Joint manufacturing partnerships allow rapid, scalable deployment without massive factory investment.
- **Drop‑in compatibility**: 80 % compatible with existing lithium‑ion production lines, lowering adoption barriers for partners.
- **Proprietary dry‑coating process**: Reduces cost and energy use while improving performance.
- **Strong IP portfolio**: Broad patent estate covering electrolyte, cell design, and manufacturing processes.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scale to volume**: Progress toward the first U.S. solid‑state production program for passenger vehicles.
- **Market diversification**: Penetrate defense, aerospace, robotics, and data‑center energy storage beyond automotive.
- **Sustainability**: Achieve carbon neutrality by mid‑2030; develop end‑of‑life recycling (partnered with Young Poong for lithium‑metal recycling); sustainable and regionalized supply chain.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & values**: “SMAHRT” – Safety, Meritocracy, Agility, Humility, Respect, Transparency. Collaborative environment where engineers and business experts work side‑by‑side on bold ideas.
- **Diversity & inclusion**: Female‑led company (CEO Siyu Huang); >70 % of employees from racial and ethnic minorities (as of July 2023). Explicit DEI statement and commitment to diverse perspectives.
- **Benefits**: Competitive wages; medical, dental, and vision insurance; HSA/HRA/DCRA programs; 401K with company match; flexible PTO; short‑ and long‑term disability; continuing education support; family leave.
- **Work environment**: On‑site at Billerica (MA) headquarters for manufacturing and R&D roles; also has sales/supply chain offices in Germany, Korea, and Japan. Likely on‑site for technical roles; hybrid may be possible for non‑lab positions.
- **Impact**: Work on battery technology that touches automotive, defense, robotics, and critical energy infrastructure – with a clear mission toward a greener future.

## Sources
1. [Factorial Energy – Company Website](https://factorialenergy.com/)
2. [Factorial Energy – Careers Page](https://factorialenergy.com/careers/)
3. [Factorial Energy – About Us](https://factorialenergy.com/about/)
4. [Factorial Energy – Investor Relations FAQs](https://ir.factorialenergy.com/ir-resources/investor-faqs)
5. [Factorial Energy – Nasdaq Listing Press Release](https://ir.factorialenergy.com/news-releases/news-release-details/factorial-lists-nasdaq-bringing-solid-state-batteries-validation)

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