Senior Staff Materials Engineer, Anode Design

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 Senior Staff Materials Engineer to join our world-class Anode Design and Performance Team. Our Team role is to continuously improve the understanding, design, and validation methods for Form Energy’s iron negative electrode (i.e. anode).

As part of our Anode Design and Performance Team, you will mature our anode technology taking promising technologies from R&D, rapidly screen and optimize them, and scale these with our internal and external manufacturing partners and material suppliers. Activities include formulating, characterizing, testing, and creating specifications for new iron electrode materials and processes. As a Senior Staff Engineer you will be expected to be able to take complex projects from vague concepts through detailed execution, and mentor more junior staff to do the same. 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 electrochemical tests in large- and lab-scale test vehicles

• 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:

• 12+ years of experience in electrochemically-focused (aqueous preferred) and/or metallurgical (preference for iron-based) materials engineering.

• Demonstrated experience in building property <> performance relationships for functional materials, through experimental design and statistical analysis, preference for electrochemical and battery systems

• Hands-on practical experience with materials processing including powder materials processing or powder metallurgy,  particularly in deployed and/or market-ready products.

• Deep understanding of materials supply chains, how to collaborate with vendors on stock and custom materials, and ensuring quality.

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

• 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 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.