Battery Engineer I, P&I

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 $360M to date.
Role Description We are looking for an entry level Battery Engineer to take a hands-on role in which you will plan, execute, and analyze electrochemical experiments that will advance our understanding and optimize battery performance for long-duration energy storage systems. This role will support the rapidly expanding battery test capability at Form Energy and aid in the improvement of cell build and test procedures.  With this expanded and refined test capability, you will help to integrate new materials for the cell, support better understanding of cell degradation/failure mechanisms, and recommend design changes geared towards performance improvement. As part of a team of experienced battery scientists, engineers, and data analysts, this is an opportunity to have a direct and daily impact on the development of a unique battery technology designed to tackle climate change. 

What You'll Do:

• Contribute significantly in the lab to help build, test, and characterize cells
• Analyze data from various sources (constant current experiments, AC resistance measurements, chemical assays, mechanical testing, etc.) to draw conclusions and drive decision making 
• Combine characterization and electrochemical results to make root cause cell failures in order to improve cell performance understanding
• Study and plan experiments related to component interactions and operational sensitivities to help optimize cell performance
• Communicate your findings within a small collaborative group of engineers

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related field 
• Experience (including courses or student research) doing lab-based experimental work
• Enthusiasm for working on clean energy technologies
• A growth mindset to pair with a preference for experiential learning
• Familiarity with battery or electrochemical devices a plus
• Experience with JMP/Matlab/Python/or R a plus

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 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. 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.