Manager, Electrolyte Engineering

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 seek a Manager of Electrolyte Engineering to lead the product integration and scale up of the electrolyte component of Form Energy’s long-duration energy storage system. In this role, you will be responsible for defining the strategy for integrating the battery electrolyte into fielded energy storage systems. You’ll lead a team of engineers to define strategies for pumping, filling, and maintaining composition of cells with 100’s of gallons of electrolyte solution. Additionally, you will work closely with the electrolyte development and supply chain teams to define electrolyte specifications and quality requirements.  The Electrolyte Engineering team will interface with various internal teams, including electrolyte development, component integration, system design, battery products, and supply chain, as well as external vendors and manufacturers. You will use your experience as a technical individual contributor and as a leader of technical teams to act as a “player-coach” in the deployment of electrolytes 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

• Manage and grow a world-class team of engineers who deliver on key objectives toward advancing Form Energy’s battery product development effort
• Collaborate across the Cell Development team to develop optimal electrolyte formulation for the full-scale battery cell and module with well defined specification. 
• Establish processes and define system requirements for electrolyte maintenance protocols during the service lifetime of the energy storage system
• Create engineering and operational safety protocols for electrolyte commissioning and decommissioning processes for both field and in-house validation testing
• Establish electrolyte supplier engagement strategies and qualification plans that align to our broader technology development, qualification, and scale-up plans 
• Collaborate closely across internal teams including supply chain, engineering, and operations to define electrolyte sourcing and manufacturing strategy 
• This role will include quarterly travel to our Somerville, MA office

What You'll Bring

• Bachelors or higher in chemistry, chemical engineering or related physical science
• 5+ years of professional experience
• At least 1 year in a technical management role
• Experience with electrochemical systems required

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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.