R&D Process Technician

Form Energy; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Job summary

Form Energy is hiring a highly motivated hands-on technician to join our Process Operations Team. You will produce, document, and characterize prototype anode components for batteries, collaborating with a diverse team.

You will observe process anomalies, recommend improvements, and report findings to electrode development and engineering teams for further analysis. This role reports into our Development Operations Team and offers opportunities to influence scaling of core technology while

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a R&D or manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience with mechanical assembly.
• Experience with powertools.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, organize and prepare raw materials and components.
• Follow standard operating procedures and document process conditions and deviations.
• Assemble and disassemble standard and R&D tooling.
• Continuously improve the process for existing production and analysis protocols.
• Support engineers and scientist in executing their experiments.

Skills

Experience in R&D/manufacturing

Mechanical assembly

Power tools

Lifting 50 lb

Communication & teamwork

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 and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility 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 Process Operations Team. This role reports into our Development Operations Team. As a technician on our process team, you will work collaboratively with a diverse team to produce, document, and characterize prototype anode components for our batteries. This work will directly support the development, optimization, and scaling of a core part of our technology. You will make keen observations on process anomalies, recommend process improvements, and articulate findings to our electrode development and engineering teams for further analysis.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!

What You’ll Do

• Inspect, organize and prepare raw materials and components
• Follow standard operating procedures and document process conditions and deviations
• Assemble and disassemble standard and R&D tooling
• Continuously improve the process for existing production and analysis protocols
• Support engineers and scientist in executing their experiments

What You’ll Bring

• 2+ years experience in a R&D or manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience with mechanical assembly
• Experience with powertools
• 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.

If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact [e-mail]. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.

Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.