Senior Engineering TechnicianBattery Module Engineering * Somerville, MA * Full time

Are you ready to build America's energy future? Form Energy is an American energy technology and manufacturing company. We are pioneering a new class of iron-air batteries to enable our electric grid to run on clean, reliable and affordable energy, every day of the year.

Over the past few years, Form Energy and our iron-air batteries have received numerous accolades, including being named a "Best Invention" by TIME, a "Top Climate Tech Company To Watch" by MIT Technology Review, and "One of the Next Big Things in Tech" by Fast Company. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and are growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Pilot 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 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 a highly motivated and hands-on team member to participate in electrode slurry mixing and coating operations.This role is a member of our Gas Diffusion Electrode (GDE) Team; the GDE is an enabling component for our low-cost, large-scale, long-duration energy storage product. As part of our GDE team, you will contribute to formulation and process development for, and characterization of, our next-generation cathode, in collaboration with scientists and engineers on this project. This is an exciting opportunity to learn, grow, and help shape the progress of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!

What you'll do :

Perform slurry mixing and coating experiments to optimize the electrode formulation for electrochemical performance and manufacturability

Collaborate with the characterization team to streamline characterization of coated electrodes

Diligently document mixing and coating development notes and procedures to capture learnings which inform iteratively designed experiments

Revise existing, and draft new, work instructions for standard electrode fabrication processes and characterization methods

Continuously improve the benchtop mixing and coating processes and offer recommendations for improving the standard operating procedures

Complete work on a diverse variety of projects while adhering to schedules and timelines

Work closely with scientists and engineers in collaboration with cross-functional members of Form's broader technology teams

What you'll bring :

5 years of hands-on experience with mixing and coating in an industrial or academic environment

Demonstrated experience in slurry / ink / powder mixing, wet coating (doctor blade, drawdown, meyer rod, gravure, slot die), or related manufacturing processes

Demonstrated experience with material characterization methods (microscopy, mechanical testing, thermal analysis) is a plus

Strong sense of patience, diligence, and safety in a fast-paced novel R&D environment

Great attention to detail

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Basic chemical hygiene and safety knowledge

Battery experience is not required

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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 a clean and equitable energy future, we need everyone at the table. We strive to form a team as diverse as the communities we will serve with our technology, and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.