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 contributing to our prototype assembly of huge batteries. In this role, individuals will work directly with our Battery Module Development and Systems Engineering teams to spend time in the laboratory machining, building, or troubleshooting massive grid-scale cell builds. The ideal candidate will be familiar with typical battery designs and failure modes in order to best inform our initial efforts to build batteries of this size. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an individual to apply their existing experience with electrochemical devices to directly impact the development of a breakthrough technology.
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:
Build Form’s largest battery test vehicles and systemsInspect, organize and prepare device components and hardwareDocument and organize device assembly notes for performance traceabilityMonitor and offer recommendations for keeping Battery Module Assembly SOPs up to dateFacilitate installation and assembly of new equipmentLead workshop and laboratory continuous improvement effortsHelp train and mentor a growing team of technicians, engineers, and scientistsWhat you'll bring:
7+ years of experience relating to mechanical or electrochemical lab workFamiliarity working with tools ranging from delicate laboratory instruments to machinery such as hydraulic presses, wrenches, power washers, or powered hand toolsExperience with laboratory waste streams and general chemical hygieneWritten and oral communication skills within a group of peers and broader organizationComfort using digital tools. We use Asana, Slack, Confluence, and GSuite among others