Are you ready to build America’s clean energy future with the team that will deliver? 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 renewable, reliable, and affordable energy, every day of the year.
Form Energy has been recognized by TIME as “One of the Best Inventions of 2023” for its battery technology and by MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company to Watch”. 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. Our team has more than doubled in size in the past year, and continues to expand every day. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Pilot production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and later 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 some of the most talented and motivated 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 skilled Process Technician to join our Development Operations Process team to support our electrolyte production and analysis workstreams. As part of our process team, you will synthesize, document, and characterize electrochemical solutions in direct collaboration with process engineers and scientists. This is an exciting opportunity to have a direct impact on Form’s effects to decarbonize the grid by supporting the production of Form Energy’s proprietary electrolytes for use in our research scale and product intent batteries.
What You'll Do

• Use standard operating procedures (SOPs) to routinely prepare electrochemical solutions
• Support development scientists and engineers by stocking, cleaning and maintaining key consumables and equipment
• Make observations on process anomalies and communicate findings to our electrolyte team for collaborative analysis
• Analyze samples and execute characterization measurements
• Continuously improve batch mixing and chemical analysis procedures through identifying problem areas and recommending changes.
• Be a champion for safety by adhering to lab safety standards & proactively identifying, escalating, and taking corrective action on hazards.

What You'll Bring

• 2 years of experience in an R&D or manufacturing wet laboratory environment
• Familiarity with chemical hygiene, safety best practices
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Flexible with changes in schedule and ability to self-manage tasks
• Solid verbal and electronic communication skills (google, microsoft, LIMS applications, etc) within a group of peers and broader organization and systems.
• Ability to lift 50 lb, climb ladders, work on step stools, and be on your feet for extended periods

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.