Staff Materials Engineer

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

Form Energy is hiring a Staff Materials Engineer to join our world-class Anode Design and Performance Team. Our Anode Design and Performance Team brings together experts in Materials, Battery, Test, and Process engineering to understand, design, and validate Form Energy’s iron negative electrode (i.e. anode).

This role reports into our Manager of Anode Design and Performance. As part of our Anode Design and Performance Team, you will characterize, test, and create specifications for new iron electrode materials and processes in collaboration with our Supply Chain, Research & Development, Anode Manufacturing, and Cell Engineering teams. 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:

• Prioritize safety as you carry out the entire electrochemical testing and battery operation process, ranging from the design phase, to implementation, and finally to post-test investigation

• Create materials specifications for components of Form Energy’s electrodes backed by property <> product performance linkages and understanding of electrochemical mechanisms

• Lead project teams to develop new anode materials and processes

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

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

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

What you'll bring:

• Master's Degree with 7+ years of industry experience in electrochemically-focused materials engineering, PhD with 5+ years industry experience preferred

• Demonstrated experience in building property <> performance relationships for battery materials

• Hands-on practical experience with electrochemical systems, particularly in deployed and/or market-ready products.

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

• Experience with experimental design and statistical software such as JMP or Minitab

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, or a related field, PhD preferred

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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 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.