Senior Engineering TechnicianBattery Module Engineering * Somerville, MA * 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.

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 Cathode Team; the Cathode is an enabling component for our low-cost, large-scale, long-duration energy storage product. As part of our Cathode 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!

• 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

• 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 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.