Associate Technician, R&D

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 We are looking for a hands-on individual to help us develop our core technology through the processing of experimental cell assembly and maintenance requests. In this role, you will work as a part of our Technical Operations team and coordinate directly with various engineering teams learning how to set up, perform, and troubleshoot experiments. A successful candidate will be curious, inquisitive, and excited to learn best in class practices from senior technicians and engineers. This position offers an exciting opportunity for an individual to sharpen their technical skills and start an impactful career working on a breakthrough technology.

What you'll do:

• Inspect, organize, and prepare device components and hardware for experimental assembly
• Complete high-quality work from various teams adhering to individual timelines 
• Document and organize device assembly notes and status for performance traceability
• Perform routine investigative teardowns of cell fixtures to capture physical material characteristics following cell testing
• Facilitate installation and assembly of new equipment or tools to increase process efficiency
• Maintain laboratory conditions in a fashion that facilities cleanliness and productivity for all lab users
• Get mentored by experienced Senior Technicians
• Collaborate with our world-class scientists and engineers to provide creative solutions and improvements

What you'll bring:

• Aptitude for hands-on, high quality, and detail oriented work
• Interest in working with tools ranging from delicate laboratory instruments to machinery such as hydraulic presses, wrenches, power washers, or powered hand tools
• Familiarity with organizing and maintaining hardware inventory
• Written and oral communication skills within a group of peers and broader organization
• Comfort using digital tools. We use Asana, Slack, Confluence, and GSuite among others.

U.S Work Authorization is Required.
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.