Staff Materials Engineer, Cathode Engineering - Form Energy

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

This role reports into our Manager of Cathode Engineering. As part of our Cathode Engineering team, you will characterize, test, and create specifications for gas diffusion electrode (GDE) materials and mixing processes in collaboration with our Supply Chain, Research & Development, GDE Manufacturing, and Cell Engineering teams. Your experience with scaling materials for product readiness will allow you to contribute mixing and other process expertise to our cathode product.This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!

What you'll do:

• Lead project teams to develop improved Cathode mixing processes, in collaboration with  process and manufacturing teams at Form Factory 1

• Prioritize safety as you create materials specifications for components of Form Energy’s electrodes backed by property <> product performance linkages and understanding of electrochemical mechanisms

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

• Characterize electrode materials pre and post-test in collaboration with our internal material experts and external vendors. Develop characterization techniques where needed.

• Design, execute, and interpret cathode electrochemical tests in large- and lab-scale test vehicles and Form Energy field-deployed batteries

• Mentor, guide, and support team members with your expertise and practical experience 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

• Demonstrated experience in building property <> performance relationships for batteries, fuel cells, electrolyzers, or other electrochemical material systems, particularly in deployed and/or market-ready products

• Proven ability to use the property <> performance relationship to define product specifications for large scale processing

• Excellent communication and organizational skills: ability to communicate at all levels of the organization from executive-level to working teams

• Demonstrated skills in supplier operational and relationship management

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally approx. 20% of the time

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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.