Failure Analysis Technician

Are you ready to build America’s energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We’re revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what’s possible, we’re giving clean energy a whole new form! 

In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a “Best Invention”, MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch”, and Fast Company as “One of the Next Big Things In Tech”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia.

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing -  might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.

Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place.

Role Description

Form Energy is seeking a Failure Analysis Technician to support critical lab activities that enhance the robustness and reliability of our iron-air battery products. As part of the Reliability Engineering Team, you will contribute to failure analysis efforts through battery cell teardowns, failure data collection, and post-teardown sample preparation and processing. This role requires hands-on work in the lab and close collaboration with a cross-functional team to ensure high-quality failure data documentation. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!

What you'll do:

• Conduct hands-on lab work, utilizing a variety of handheld power tools to disassemble cycled battery cells and support failure analysis.

• Collaborate closely with engineers to inspect electrode components during teardown, and document teardown observations and record failure modes for battery product design and build improvements.

• Prepare post-teardown electrode samples using machine tools and perform sample processing in a wet lab environment for material characterization essential to failure analysis.

• Maintain lab tools and equipment, ensure an organized and efficient workplace, and be a champion for safety in the lab.

• Improve cell teardown processes by prototyping and fixture design.

• Write and maintain SOPs.

What you'll bring:

• 4+ years experience as an engineering technician or an associated degree in an engineering field

• Demonstrate attention to detail in documentation and execution of tasks

• Strong teamwork skills and collaborative mindset

• Experience in using and maintaining handheld power tools and lab instruments

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs

• Comfortable working with chemicals and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Proficient in Microsoft Suite and Google Suite and their cloud-based software products

• Prototyping and CAD design experience is a plus

• Experience as a car/bike mechanic or with home repair projects is a plus

• Experience using Jira, Quickbase and/or Slack is a plus

• A positive, solution-oriented mindset with a drive to get things done!

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Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here. 

When it comes to you and your family’s health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed. 

To build America’s energy future, we need everyone at the table. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact [email protected]. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.

Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.