Associate Manager, Test Execution BuildReliability & Test * Berkeley, CA * Full time

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. Trial production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and this year, production will take off to high volumes at our new factory in West Virginia.

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it's a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And right 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 exceptionally 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 hiring an Associate Manager to lead the buildout of custom test stands which are used in the testing and validation of our iron air battery technology.This role reports into the manager of Test Execution within the Development Testing organization. As part of our Test Execution team, you will lead a group of technicians in the timely execution of battery cell and module test stand builds, through strong collaboration with the Test Infrastructure design team. This role will be responsible for supporting the scale up of test lab infrastructure, improving operational processes, reducing build times, setting performance metrics across the team, and managing personnel. 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 :

Manage a team of technicians by providing them tactical directions for fabricating, assembling, commissioning, and iterating on test infrastructure projects

Instill operational best practices to reduce build timelines, increase consistency and improve throughput metrics of Test Execution team

Oversee build space operations while maintaining environmental health and safety (EHS) and 5S best practices

Forecast constraints and problems in project execution and come up with creative, budget-friendly solutions. Seek approval from executive management if necessary

Adhere to Form's manager expectations including overseeing timekeeping, performance management, and professional development for all team members

What you'll bring :

2 years of experience in managing a team of technicians or engineers in an operations team supporting new product development

Experience managing a variety of projects with a diverse group of stakeholders

Operational excellence to improve throughput and / or quality of a product

Strategic vision to build a long term plan and projection of future needs to inform resource planning and budgeting

Excellent communication and organizational skills for collaboration across functions

Engineering degree or equivalent work experience

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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.

Compensation Range : $128.7K - $159.7K

Salary : $128,700 - $159,700