Senior Cathode Process Development Techician

formenergy; Weirton (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Excellent benefits package

100% health, dental, and vision for,%?

Paid parental leave

Generous vacation

Job summary

Form Energy, based in Weirton, WV, seeks a hands-on technician to support cathode process development and prototype manufacturing for its iron-air multi-day battery program. The role involves benchtop and pilot trials, collaboration with scientists and engineers, and scaling new electrode manufacturing techniques.

You will help design, develop, scale, and control revolutionary gas diffusion cathode processes, contribute to safety-focused equipment development, and work closely with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Experience executing manufacturing or engineering trials with attention to detail and quality.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment and willingness to fill gaps.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a positive attitude.
• Moderate familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Fine-tune and optimize new equipment with safety and process capability in mind.
• Conduct engineering trials and data collection with careful attention to detail.
• Document and improve SOPs for cathode production steps using Word or equivalent.
• Support transfer of processes from Process Development to Manufacturing Engineering with training.
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems during commissioning of new prototype equipment.
• Troubleshoot novel mechanical challenges on pilot equipment and processes.
• Build and test prototype manufacturing equipment.
• Champion safety in developing new equipment and processes.

Skills

5+ years experience

Manufacturing trials

Hands-on with manufacturing equipment

Written and verbal communication

MS Excel / Word / PowerPoint

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

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

This role will report to the cathode process development team and support multiple next-generation process development to make and assemble our gas diffusion electrode cathode. You will participate in benchtop and pilot production trials and work to develop and improve novel electrode manufacturing techniques. You'll use your manufacturing expertise to work closely with material scientists, equipment design engineers, operations, and facilities teams to design, develop, scale, and control revolutionary gas diffusion cathode manufacturing processes for Form Energy's Iron-Air multi-day battery.

This role provides an exciting opportunity to make a significant and daily impact on a cutting-edge battery technology that will revolutionize the electric grid and bring major improvements to grid reliability and sustainability.

What you'll do:

• Fine-tune and optimize new equipment with a focus on safety and process capability
• Conduct engineering trials and data collection with careful attention to detail and effective documentation
• Document and improve the process steps required to deliver high-quality prototypes of product-scale cathodes to be used in Form Energy's batteries by authoring SOPs using Microsoft Word or equivalent software.
• Facilitate the transfer of knowledge and new processes from the Process Development Team to the Manufacturing Engineering Team through in-depth training and on-the-floor operations support
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems that occur during the commissioning of new prototype equipment
• Problem-solve and troubleshoot novel mechanical challenges on first-of-its-kind pilot equipment and manufacturing processes
• Build and test prototype manufacturing equipment
• Be a champion for safety in the development of new equipment and manufacturing processes

What you'll bring:

• 5+ years of experience as a technician or in a hands-on role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with demonstrated manufacturing process knowledge
• Experience executing manufacturing or engineering trials with diligent attention to detail and a high standard for quality
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment and desire to roll up your sleeves and fill the gaps where necessary
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills with a positive get-it-done attitude
• Moderate level of comfort with computer software such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and Powerpoint

Where you'll work:

This role is based at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV-an easy commute from the city of Pittsburgh, PA. This 550,000-square-foot facility is our hub for high-volume battery production and a leader in the new era of American energy manufacturing.

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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