Senior Process Engineer

Are you ready to rise to the challenge of climate change with the team that will deliver? Form Energy is a U.S. technology and manufacturing company that is developing and commercializing pioneering energy storage technologies to enable the electric grid to run on 100% renewable energy, every day of the year.

Supported by leading investors such as Breakthrough Energy Ventures, ArcelorMittal, TPG Rise, MIT’s The Engine, and others, we share a common belief that low-cost, multi-day energy storage is the key to enable tomorrow’s zero carbon electric grid. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, we are deeply motivated and inspired to create a better world. We need talented, hardworking individuals who share our goal of tackling the challenge of climate change. Do you want to work with us today to build a better tomorrow? 

Role Description

Form Energy is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to join our Cell Development Cathode team. The Cathode team is a cross-disciplinary group of experts in materials science, battery engineering, mechanical engineering, and chemical engineering, jointly responsible for designing, developing, and integrating our cutting-edge cathode technology for Form Energy’s Iron-Air multi-day battery. 

As a Senior Process Engineer on the team, you will be responsible for supporting our cathode manufacturing process at various scales of our development, from benchtop, to pilot, on to high-volume manufacturing. You will drive continuous improvement of our processes, prepare and maintain process documentation, and be a champion for safety in the lab and manufacturing space. You will interface with a variety of individuals and groups outside of the Cathode team, including vendors to source new equipment, our Advanced Manufacturing team to introduce new process changes, our Cell Build and Software teams to streamline material and information flow throughout our electrode life cycle, and our Characterization team to stand-up robust quality control procedures. This role provides an exciting opportunity to develop novel materials and processing methods, while contributing to the effort to combat climate change!

What You'll Do:

• Drive continuous improvement of the Cathode manufacturing process with respect to safety, quality, and cycle time.

• Support the Advanced Manufacturing team during the introduction of new process changes, as well as troubleshoot issues on the pilot and high-volume manufacturing lines.

• Prepare and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions (WIs) for Cathode manufacturing processes, and train technicians and process engineers to perform these processes.

• Perform equipment specification, work with vendors to source equipment, and perform equipment start-up.

• Improve data tracking during the Cathode manufacturing process and cell build operation.

• Support the development of new and improved quality control methods for Cathode manufacturing.

What You'll Bring:

• 3+ years of experience in process engineering, with a focus on wet chemistry, heat treatment, electroplating or coatings 

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Materials/Mechanical Engineering or a related field

• A bias-to-action when it comes to identifying issues and solving problems in a timely and effective manner

• Solid communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

• Ability to communicate with vendors about equipment requirements or design

• Ability to lead a project independently

• Experience with statistical software such as JMP or Minitab, or characterization methods such as SEM, XRD, XRF, BET, XPS, and ICP-OES is a plus

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Besides joining a community of people working to make the world better, Form Energy commits to you equitable compensation, stock options, and offers a generous benefits package to make sure you have the support you need to thrive.

We cover 100% of employee premiums and 80% of dependent premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance for full time employees. We offer a flexible Paid Time Off program and every employee, regardless of gender identity or expression, is eligible for 12 weeks of paid parental bonding leave. A full listing of our benefits is available on our careers page. 

At Form Energy, we are working toward a 100% renewable energy future for everyone in the world. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees and are seeking to build a team that reflects the diversity of the people we hope to serve with our revolutionary products. Form Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.