Staff Materials Engineer, Cathode ProcessBattery Module Engineering * Somerville, MA * Full tim[...]

Form Energy; Somerville, Sayreville (MA, NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Staff Materials Engineer to join their dynamic Cathode Engineering team. This role involves collaborating with experts across various engineering disciplines to enhance the understanding of material properties and performance. You will be pivotal in driving the cathode to full-scale product readiness by characterizing materials and developing specifications that inform large-scale decisions. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking technology and a meaningful mission in the energy sector. If you have a passion for materials engineering and a desire to make an impact, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Stock options

Full coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums

Generous parental leave

Vacation policies

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in electrochemically-focused materials engineering.
• Degree in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Process & Equipment Engineering teams for manufacturing scale-up.
• Set product & process specifications by analyzing complex datasets.

Skills

Electrochemically-focused materials engineering

Data analysis

Communication skills

Supplier operations management

Education

Degree in Materials Engineering

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Electrochemical testing equipment

Data analysis software

Job description

Role Description

Form Energy is hiring a Staff Materials Engineer to join our world-class Cathode Engineering team. Our team combines experts in Materials, Battery, Test, and Process engineering to understand, design, and validate Form Energy's iron positive electrodes.

In this position, you will collaborate with the Electrode Prototyping team to deepen the understanding of how processes impact material properties and performance. Your experience with scaling relevant processes (such as dry or wet mixing, calendaring, or lamination) will enable you to drive our cathode to full-scale product readiness. You will characterize, test, and create specifications for our product to inform large-scale decisions, working closely with Supply Chain, R&D, Manufacturing, and other engineering teams. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and grow a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and a meaningful mission.

What you'll do:

1. Collaborate with Process & Equipment Engineering teams to provide early feedback on manufacturing scale-up, including supporting validation of powder handling & mixing processes.

2. Set product & process specifications by analyzing complex datasets and making data-driven decisions.

3. Characterize electrode materials before and after testing in collaboration with internal material experts and external vendors, developing characterization techniques as needed.

4. Design, execute, and interpret electrochemical tests on cathodes in large- and lab-scale test vehicles and Form Energy field-deployed batteries.

5. Prioritize safety when creating material specifications for electrode components, linking properties to product performance and understanding electrochemical mechanisms.

6. Develop characterization methods for specifications that can be transferred into quality control metrics in manufacturing.

7. Mentor, guide, and support team members with your expertise, with the potential to formally manage as an individual contributor.

What you'll bring:

• 7+ years of experience in electrochemically-focused materials engineering.

• Degree in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

• Deep understanding of developing processes such as wet and dry mixing, calendaring, roll-to-roll processing, or extrusion.

• Experience in building property-performance relationships for batteries, fuel cells, electrolyzers, or other electrochemical systems, especially in deployed or market-ready products.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills, capable of engaging at all organizational levels.

• Skills in supplier operations and relationship management.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally approximately 20% of the time.

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Form Energy values humanity, excellence, and creativity. We offer competitive salaries, stock options, and a comprehensive benefits package, including full coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees from day one, as well as generous parental leave and vacation policies.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We will never solicit sensitive personal information during the hiring process.