Prototype Shop Lead

Number of employees

380

Berkeley, CA, United States

Posted on: 2022-05-03

Category: renewables

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Form Energy is developing a new class of cost-effective, multi-day energy storage systems that will enable a reliable and fully-renewable electric grid year-round. Our pioneering battery technology will entirely reshape the global electric system and give it new form.

Learn more about Form Energy at https://www.formenergy.com.  

We’re always looking for outstanding people to join our team. If you’re interested, please visit https://formenergy.com/careers/.

Form Energy is a team of passionate people tackling the challenge of climate change through transformationally low cost energy storage.  Our team members are active learners who enjoy working on tough technology problems in massive markets and embody our values of humanity, excellence and creativity. The company is backed by a diverse set of committed investors and we have raised over $360M to date.

Role Description
We are looking for an experienced fabricator to run and maintain the prototyping shop at our Somerville R&D site. Among other tools, you will be operating a CNC mill, laser cutter and 3D printers. In this role you will process standard work orders, maintain and repair equipment, and facilitate the installation of new pieces of machinery into the shop.

This role will be on our Technical Operations team and coordinate broadly with shops at our other sites and across the company to support development operations. You are comfortable collaborating on the design of custom mechanical solutions tailored to unique design challenges as well as independently fabricating, and implementing those solutions.
We make our shops accessible to all team members of Form Energy. Training and supervision of other users are a core part of this role.

Form Energy is committed to equitable compensation and we offer a generous benefits package to make sure you have the support you need. We cover 100% of employee premiums and 80% of dependent premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance for full time employees. We offer a flexible Paid Time Off program and every employee, regardless of gender identity or expression, is eligible for 12 weeks of paid parental bonding leave. We offer a 401k and all employees are granted stock options. A full listing of our benefits is available on our careers page. 

At Form Energy, we are working toward a 100% renewable energy future for everyone in the world. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees and are seeking to build a team that reflects the diversity of the people we hope to serve with our revolutionary products. Form Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

What You'll Do:

  • Manage the prototyping shop with responsibility for machine function, stock inventory, safety, and area cleanliness
  • Develop trainings and train and mentor a growing team of technicians, engineers, and scientists on best shop practices and equipment usage
  • Support operational efforts by fabricating parts for use in experiments
  • Fabricate custom built solutions for problems posed by our various engineering design teams, offering feedback and consultations on design work
  • Recommend, as well as lead in the installation and assembly of new equipment or tools to increase shop capability
  • What You'll Bring:

  • 5+ years working as a machinist or in a prototyping shop settiningManual / CNC milling experience (conversational programming preferred)
  • Prior teaching or training experience in a shop setting
  • Comfort working with plastics, aluminum, and steel
  • Strong sense of patience and safety in a fast paced environment
  • Ability to read and understand technical drawings and GD&T tolerancing
  • Comfort using digital tools, ticketing systems, and experience with CAD software
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