Senior Battery Engineer ReliabilityReliability & Test * Somerville, MA * Full time * On-site

Form Energy; Somerville, Sayreville (MA, NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to revolutionizing energy storage. As a Senior Battery Reliability Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in enhancing the reliability and lifetime of innovative iron-air battery cells. This position offers the chance to work hands-on in a collaborative environment, driving experiments and analyzing data to shape the future of energy technology. With a commitment to safety and excellence, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the energy landscape. Be part of a mission that prioritizes humanity and innovation while enjoying competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

100% Medical Coverage

Dental and Vision Coverage

Stock Options

Paid Leave for New Parents

Generous Vacation Policies

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in product development and failure analysis.
• Strong data analysis capabilities to turn data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments to evaluate cell component lifetime.
• Analyze large data sets with statistical methods for product reliability.

Skills

Failure Analysis

Data Analysis

Statistical Analysis

Electrochemical Systems

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Materials Science

Tools

JMP

Python

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 seeking a Senior Battery Reliability Engineer to improve the reliability and lifetime of our iron-air battery cells. As part of our new Operational Reliability team, you will work closely with Electrode Engineering and Battery Test teams to design accelerated testing methods, create test plans, analyze reliability data, and perform failure analysis. This role will require hands-on work in the lab and cross-functional collaboration to test, analyze, and quantify cell component durability and gain confidence in our product lifetime. This is an opportunity to connect product development and deployment and help shape the reliability program at Form Energy. Join us and be part of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!

What you'll do:

• Design, execute, and analyze experiments to evaluate cell component lifetime and identify failure mechanisms and their acceleration factors

• Develop new accelerated test methods, support development of new test vehicles, and troubleshoot cell testing issues

• Analyze large data sets with statistical methods to support data-driven decisions on product reliability

• Champion for safety, especially in the development of new laboratory processes and cell testing

What you'll bring:

• 4+ years hands-on experience working with product development, failure analysis, and/ or testing and evaluating electrochemical systems (e.g., batteries, capacitors, fuel cells, catalysts)

• Academic degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, or a related field

• Comfortable independently advancing experiments from conception, hands-on test execution, through data analysis with a high level of attention to detail

• Strong data analysis and statistical analysis capabilities to turn data into actionable insights (JMP, Python are a plus)

• Preference for experience with developing reliability test plans, including accelerated testing, and a demonstrated ability to share reliability concepts and methods with product engineers

• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills within a group of peers and the broader organization, including remote team members

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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.


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