What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Equipment Engineer, Prototyping position at Form Energy?
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 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 highly 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
We're looking for a Senior Equipment Engineer to join our Electrode Prototyping organization. This organization is responsible for developing the first of a kind processes and equipment that will allow us to manufacture our novel grid-scale Iron Air batteries at full scale. As a Senior Equipment Engineer, you will design and create equipment from scratch and engineer modifications to existing equipment.
Your work will start with a two-way conversation with our electrode design engineers to inform product design and get a jump start on developing quick-turn, low volume processes. Expect a range of work, from participating in hands-on trial builds up to delivering medium-volume, flexible solutions for an evolving design, which will inform mass production solutions. Through this role, you will develop a strong understanding of Form's electrode processes, and adjust process parameters together as per the input of our design teams. This is a cross functional role, where you'll get to interact with internal and external manufacturing engineers, supply chain, operations, safety, facilities, and technician teams.
Expect a high learning velocity and novel challenges that will need rapid root cause investigation and resolution demanding critical thinking, persistence, and collaboration. If you're ready for a challenge and excited to have a direct impact on a novel technology, this role is for you!
What you'll do :
- Own the development, build or purchase, and deployment of manufacturing workstations and equipment ranging from early-stage manual benchtop stations to semi-automated systems for medium-volume production
- Provide feedback to the product design team, working closely with them throughout the development process
- Select the right manufacturing methods to make the best possible Iron Anodes and / or Air Cathodes, and validate those recommendations through rigorous engineering trials and prototype builds, ultimately informing multi-million dollar equipment purchasing decisions for Form Energy's high-volume production lines.
- Design and deploy robust processes rapidly, capable of a high level of safety and uptime
- Own the debug and resolution of time-sensitive issues with prototyping & manufacturing equipment and processes as they arise
- Train team members hands-on in new manufacturing test equipment and processes
- Work with a diversity of teams inside and outside the company to achieve overall manufacturing success
What you'll bring :
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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.
