Senior Application Engineer

about 2 years ago
Full time role
Somerville, MA, US... more
Somerville, MA, US... more

Company

We are developing a new class of cost-effective, multi-day energy storage systems that will enable a reliable and fully-renewable electric ...

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Job Description

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 DescriptionWe are seeking an application engineer to drive the success of early projects in new applications. You will work closely with the commercial team to provide timely and effective sales and technical support to customers, project partners, and end users. This is a critical role to ensure the commercial adoption of Form’s multi-day battery product and facilitate the first project developments of multi-day storage that will accelerate decarbonization. The ideal candidate should be comfortable communicating frequently with internal and external stakeholders and shall be capable of working both collaboratively and independently. 

What You'll Do:

  • Review project specific requirements during project development and specify Form’s solution to meet requirements 
  • Collaborate with business development and product teams in the preparation of proposals, RFIs, conceptual designs for all pre-sale technical support 
  • Oversee and manage customer facing technical documentation and work alongside engineering teams to generate documentation as necessary for project proposals 
  • Assist customers and project partners in site selection, front end design, construction planning, interconnection and permitting inquires
  • Understand codes and standards and other regulatory or utility requirements regarding land use or waste management that may impact site selection and site design and can help propose solutions for compliance 
  • Develop deployment and operational plans to drive successful product adoption in new market applications
  • Respond to all technical questions and problems that arise during the sales process 
  • Act as liaison between customers and the engineering team in solving problems that require specialized engineering expertise and balance-of-plant design
  • Work with the sales team to capture project requirements and relay customer feedback to the product management team
  • Participate in early project planning, especially with regards to the development of project budget, scope, and schedule
  • Travel to client or project sites 10-20% of the time 

What You'll Bring:

  • 5+ years of related experience in project development or EPC experience in the renewable energy industry
  • Utility scale project deployment experience is a plus 
  • Solid understanding of grid-scale energy storage systems and their applications
  • Strong working knowledge of DC and AC electrical systems, such as power conversion technology, switchgear, transformers, meters, and other balance of plant components 
  • Good understanding of commercial contracts, guarantees, and how proposals and proper design shall address those requirements 
  • Direct experience with customers either in pre-sale or deployment phase 
  • Strong interpersonal skills and listening capability
  • Resourceful, highly organized, and collaborative team player capable of working closely with multiple cross-functional teams, including business development, systems engineering, and product management
  • Comfortable in a fast paced startup environment and can drive towards results with imperfect information 
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skillsBachelor’s degree in engineering

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.

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