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 a hands-on individual to help us develop our core technology by joining our battery cell and module product development team. The test engineer will be responsible for writing, organizing, and executing test scripts used for module-level testing. The ideal candidate will have experience in data processing and analysis automation. In addition, the test engineer will work with the team to build out our custom battery testers composed of off the shelf hardware (i.e., DAQs, power supplies, amplifiers) and for wrangling data from qualification test protocols. This role will be ~75% in-lab. At Form Energy, we value teamwork and a successful employee will excel in a dynamic team environment.
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:
Write and maintain variety of electrochemical test scripts across multiple battery cycling machines Create hand-off materials for electrochemical test stand build out and operationDesign and prototype custom requests for electrical test stands to meet data collection requirements for testing Form Energy’s battery modulesWrangle and analyze data from new performance tests; automate data analysis with a scientific programming languageLead efforts to track performance using statistical analysis tools to identify performance and/or test stand variabilityWhat You'll Bring:
Strong communication skills within a group of peers and broader organization including with remote team members4+ years of experience designing test protocols (protocols for batteries is a plus)Experience with test management and building a test plan that aligns to product requirementsExperience with Python scriptingExperience using cloud based organizational tools4+ years experience building or maintaining electrical testing equipment (electrochemical test equipment, such as battery cyclers, test stands for fuel cells, electrolyzers, flow batteries, or similar is a plus)Familiarity with Jira, and SQL, and LabView is a plusEnjoys a fast paced work environmentBS degree in an Engineering or Science discipline or equivalent knowledge base obtained from this degree