Staff Electrochemical Engineer - Advanced Battery R&D

Form Energy; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Form Energy is seeking a Staff Electrochemical Engineer to lead the test operations that convert early-stage prototypes into proven designs within our Advanced Technology team. You will run a fast-paced R&D environment, diagnose failure modes, and guide engineers, scientists, and technicians who depend on your results to build multi-day storage solutions for the grid.

You will collaborate across disciplines, implement robust test methods, and maintain safety standards while working in a

Qualifications

• B.S. with 8+ years of professional experience, or M.S./Ph.D. with 5+ years, focused on electrochemical systems and/or industrial electrochemistry.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrochemical test operations in an R&D environment to rapidly iterate on a novel battery design.
• Design, execute, and analyze tests that assess the performance and durability of battery prototypes and auxiliary systems.
• Develop methods to diagnose failure mechanisms, and drive Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) with cross-disciplinary teams.
• Interpret complex experimental data, write clear reports, and present findings to the organization.
• Uphold high safety standards and supervise test technicians in routine maintenance of test stands.
• Streamline test operations to maximize throughput and minimize downtime.
• Partner with mechanical engineers on the design and validation of improved electrochemical test infrastructure.
• Coordinate groups of engineers and scientists to execute lengthy, complex test campaigns.

Skills

Electrochemical systems

Battery testing

Test parameter analysis

Electrochemical characterization

Cyclic voltammetry

Potentiometry

Galvanostatic testing

Impedance spectroscopy

Education

B.S. in Chemical/ Electrochemical/ Mechanical Eng

M.S./Ph.D. in relevant field (optional)

Tools

Cyclic voltammetry

Potentiometry

Galvanostatic testing

Potentiostatic testing

Impedance spectroscopy

Job description

Form Energy is seeking a Staff Electrochemical Engineer to lead the test operations that convert early-stage prototypes into proven designs within our Advanced Technology team. You will run a fast-paced R&D environment, diagnose failure modes, and guide engineers, scientists, and technicians who depend on your results to build multi-day storage solutions for the grid.

You will collaborate across disciplines, implement robust test methods, and maintain safety standards while working in a