R&D Build Technician

Are you ready to build America’s clean energy future with the team that will deliver? Form Energy is an American energy technology and manufacturing company. We are pioneering a new class of iron-air batteries to enable our electric grid to run on renewable, reliable, and affordable energy, every day of the year.

Form Energy has been recognized by TIME as “One of the Best Inventions of 2023” for its battery technology and by MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company to Watch”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and are growing just as rapidly to meet demand. Our team has more than doubled in size in the past year, and continues to expand every day. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Pilot production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and later 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 right now might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of some of the most talented and motivated 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

We are looking for an individual to help us develop our core technology through the processing of experimental cell assembly and maintenance requests. You will work as a part of our Build Operations team and coordinate directly with various engineering teams to set up, perform and troubleshoot experimental battery builds. You will be able to master existing processes while proactively seeking out new methods to improve build quality, throughput, and overall process organization. This position offers an exciting opportunity for an individual to sharpen their technical skills and lend their experience to directly impact the development of a breakthrough technology.

What You'll Do

• Inspect, organize, and prepare device components and hardware for experimental assembly using Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Document and organize device assembly notes and status for performance traceability
• Manage parts and consumable inventories for standard builds
• Recommend, as well as facilitate installation and assembly of new equipment or tools to increase process efficiency
• Monitor and offer recommendations for keeping Cell Assembly documentation up to date
• Maintain laboratory conditions in a fashion that facilitates cleanliness and productivity for other lab users
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Experience scaling up benchtop assembly or with at-scale manufacturing
• Familiarity with lean concepts to organize and maintain inventory and work stations
• Aptitude for hands-on, high quality, and detail oriented work
• Strong sense of patience and safety in a fast paced environment
• Written and oral communication skills within a group of peers and broader organization
• Comfort using digital tools and organizational software (we use Asana, Google Apps, and a virtual lab notebook)
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  
  

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 a clean and equitable energy future, we need everyone at the table. We strive to form a team as diverse as the communities we will serve with our technology, and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.