Senior R&D Engineering Technician

Number of employees

380

Berkeley, CA, United States

Posted on: 2022-04-01

Category: renewables

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Senior

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 a master craftsperson to solve mechanical challenges posed during the development of our largest-scale experimental batteries. In this role, you will work as a part of our Technical Operations team and coordinate directly with our Prototype Build, Engineeering and Advanced Manufacturing  teams to perform fabrication work to facilitate the assembly and handling of our grid-scale batteries. You will feel comfortable independently designing, fabricating, and implementing custom built mechanical solutions tailored to meet unique design challenges. This position offers an exciting opportunity for an individual to sharpen their technical skills and lend their experience 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:

  • Design and then implement custom built solutions for problems posed by our various engineering design teams
  • Prepare, fabricate, and maintain build or test related infrastructure and safety systems as specified by designs & schematics
  • Document and organize device assembly notes for performance traceability
  • Participate in design reviews
  • Help build out and run our prototype machine shop to facilitate rapid prototyping
  • Facilitate installation and assembly of new equipmentLead workshop and laboratory continuous improvement efforts
  • Train and mentor a growing team of technicians, engineers, and scientists
  • What You'll Bring:

  • 7+ years of experience working as a machinist or with mechanical systems
  • Expertise in all things mechanical, fabrication, and machining related
  • Familiarity with organizing and maintaining hardware inventory
  • Experience with using a resource management tracking system
  • Written and oral communication skills within a group of peers and broader organization
  • Comfort using digital tools
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