Process Technician, Cathode

Form Energy; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated technician to join their Cathode Engineering Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to innovative energy storage solutions. You will be involved in the production and characterization of battery cathodes, directly impacting the development and optimization of cutting-edge technology. With a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement, you'll work alongside experts in materials and process engineering. Join a team driven by values of humanity and creativity, and help transform the energy landscape while enjoying competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

100% medical, dental, and vision coverage

Stock options

12 weeks paid leave for new parents

Generous vacation policies

Qualifications

• 2+ years in R&D or manufacturing, following SOPs.
• Ability to lift 50 lb and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials for analysis and operate testing equipment.
• Document processes and support engineers in experiments.

Skills

R&D experience

Standard operating procedures

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Mechanical testing

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Slack

Jira

Asana

Job description

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

Form Energy is hiring a highly motivated and hands-on individual to join our Cathode Engineering Team. Our Cathode Engineering Team brings together experts in Materials, Battery, Test, and Process engineering to understand, design, and validate Form Energy's iron positive electrodes.

As a technician on our team, you will work collaboratively to produce, document, and characterize our batteries cathodes. This work will directly support the development, optimization, and scaling of a core part of our technology. Day to day, you will execute tests and experiments, contributing critical data to our development teams. As your familiarity with the lab grows, expect to recommend process improvements, and articulate findings to our engineers and scientists for further analysis.

What you'll do:

• Prepare materials coming from Form Factory 1 for analysis in our MA-based lab
• Operate standard mechanical testing equipment to collect data on materials properties
• Follow standard operating procedures and document process conditions and deviations
• Continuously improve the process for existing production and analysis protocols
• Support engineers and scientists in executing their experiments
• Utilize company communication channels to effectively collaborate (Slack, Jira, Asana, etc.)

What you'll bring:

• 2+ years experience in a R&D or manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience following standard operating procedures
• Ability to lift 50 lb, and to be on your feet for extended periods
• Excellent communication and organizational skills within a group of peers and across a broader organization

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.