Senior Manager, Electrolyte Development

Form Energy is a team of passionate people tackling the challenge of climate change through transformationally low cost energy storage.  Our team members are active learners who enjoy working on tough technology problems in massive markets and embody our values of humanity, excellence and creativity. The company is backed by a diverse set of committed investors and we have raised over $100M to date.
We seek a Senior Manager of Electrolyte Development to lead all technical activities relating to the electrolyte component of Form Energy’s long-duration energy storage system. The Electrolyte Development team you lead will be responsible for defining high performance electrolyte formulations that are durable and compatible with all other cell components; that can be produced at scale, cost, and quality; and which have performance-based specifications that can be leveraged by our Supply Chain team to achieve industry-leading cost structures. The ideal candidate will bring a mix of experience as a technical individual contributor and as an experienced manager of technical teams and will act as a “player-coach” in the development of electrolytes at Form Energy. at Form Energy. You will build and lead a dynamic team that solves hard and at times, open-ended, technical problems with rigor and creativity. 

What you'll do:

• Build and lead a world-class electrolyte development team Conceptualize and implement R&D plans and activities to develop high-performance electrolyte formulations
• Develop and maintain component specifications and necessary QA/QC processes to enable scaling of electrolyte volumes through the supply chain while maintaining product performance
• Lead root cause failure analysis, including the development of new analytical methods where required
• Establish and execute on a process to qualify new electrolyte and electrolyte component suppliersDevelop and execute on a cost-down strategy for electrolyte

What you'll need:

• M.S. or higher in chemistry or chemical engineering or related physical science
• 5-7 years of professional experience
• At least 2 years in a technical management roleExperience with aqueous electrochemical systems required

Compensation, Benefits, and Perks Form Energy is committed to equitable compensation and we offer a generous benefits package to make sure you have the support you need. We cover 100% of employee premiums and 80% of dependent premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance. 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. We offer a 401k and all employees are granted stock options. 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.