The CompanyIn order to keep climate change to 1.5°C, we’ll need 30% of global GDP (all of energy generation and transportation) to run on batteries by 2035.Zitara Technologies (YCombinator S20) builds predictive battery management software for transportation and energy customers with large deployments. Their customers operate &gt;$100M deployments of batteries in satellites, EVs, and renewable energy storage installations.Our team brings top researchers in physics-based battery algorithms together with seasoned software engineers to build safety-critical firmware and large scale machine learning systems. We bring with us decades of experience from Toyota, Exponent, Proterra, Tesla, Gogoro, Google, and Facebook. The RoleWe're looking for a Senior Battery Test Engineer to work closely and lead initiatives with our customer success, R&amp;D, engineering, and operations team members to collect and systematize test requirements aimed at producing quality data to train high fidelity battery models and algorithms. This involves designing and implementing the lab and its processes to execute those tests, understanding and tackling engineering challenges in battery test processes, and maintaining and proactively improving lab capacity, efficiency, and safety. The ideal candidate will be someone who takes initiative, has an intuition for continuous improvement of lab workflow and processes, uses common sense, and takes a creative and resourceful approach to solving problems.Responsibilities<ul><li>Provide technical leadership for battery testing initiatives</li><li>Collect test requirements from cross-functional stakeholders to design and validate battery test programs and procedures</li><li>Lead test and equipment related troubleshooting and diagnostic activities</li><li>Lead development and improvement of procedures and test methods to ensure highest levels of safety are met</li><li>Develop, maintain and iterate on lab standard operating procedures </li><li>Manage, maintain, and research upgrades to our lab hardware (battery cyclers, thermal chambers, and electronics) and supplies/consumables</li><li>Electrical and/or mechanical design, assembly, and documentation of battery test fixtures</li><li>Validate the end result of the lab work, working with other team members to determine pass/fail criteria</li><li>Clearly communicate technical matters, schedule considerations, deliverables, and needs</li><li>Manage and streamline customer onboarding from the perspective of laboratory testing</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications<ul><li>BS in Electrical Engineering or related field</li><li>5+ years experience in electrical engineering, metrology, battery testing or applications roles</li><li>Experience in providing technical leadership in the battery test engineering or related space</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Proactive communication and follow-up</li><li>Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail</li><li>Clear and effective written and interpersonal communication skills</li><li>Strong practical experience with data management in Excel and vendor-specific data tools</li><li>Working knowledge of lab automation practices in National Instruments/LabView, Mathworks, or another software system</li><li>Familiarity with project management tools such as JIRA</li><li>Experience with basic fabrication tools (soldering, hand tools, small power tools, etc.)</li><li>Experience with basic electrical test tools (power supplies, multimeters, battery testers, etc.)</li><li>High attention to detail and self-motivation</li><li>Team-oriented attitude</li></ul>Preferred Additional Qualifications<ul><li>Familiarity with battery technology and functional parameters</li><li>Experience with use of battery test equipment, including Arbin and Neware cyclers, thermal chambers, and data acquisition systems</li><li>Electrical and/or mechanical CAD proficiency</li><li>Electrical safety and high voltage lab experience</li><li>Knowledge of Python for test automation and/or data analysis</li><li>Experience with lab system IT including networking and data access tools</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Full-time position, standard hours subject to time zones</li><li>Competitive compensation, equity incentive, and benefits package</li><li>Casual work culture</li><li>Excellent colleagues that are interested in your happiness and growth</li></ul>

Zitara Technologies: Cloud-ready software empowering companies to optimize battery performance and enhance fleet operations.

Senior Battery Test Engineer 

The CompanyIn order to keep climate change to 1.5°C, we’ll need 30% of global GDP (all of energy generation and transportation) to run on batteries by 2035.Zitara Technologies (YCombinator S20) builds predictive battery management software for transportation and energy customers with large deployments. Their customers operate &gt;$100M deployments of batteries in satellites, EVs, and renewable energy storage installations.Our team brings top researchers in physics-based battery algorithms together with seasoned software engineers to build safety-critical firmware and large scale machine learning systems. We bring with us decades of experience from Toyota, Exponent, Proterra, Tesla, Gogoro, Google, and Facebook. The RoleWe're looking for a Battery Test Engineer to work closely with our customer success, R&amp;D, engineering, and operations team members to develop, collect, and systematize test requirements aimed at producing quality data to train high fidelity battery models and algorithms. This involves designing and implementing the lab and its processes to execute those tests, understanding and tackling engineering challenges in battery test processes, and maintaining and proactively maximizing lab capacity, efficiency, safety, and utilzation. The ideal candidate will be someone who takes initiative, has an intuition for continuous improvement of lab workflow and processes, uses common sense, and takes a creative and resourceful approach to solving problems.Responsibilities<ul><li>Collect test requirements from cross-functional stakeholders- To design and validate battery test scripts, followed by executing tests. </li><li>Test- and equipment- related troubleshooting and diagnostic activities</li><li>Development and improvement of procedures and test methods to ensure highest levels of productivity and safety are met</li><li>Develop, maintain and iterate on lab standard operating procedures </li><li>Manage, maintain, and research upgrades to our lab hardware (battery cyclers, thermal chambers, and electronics) and supplies/consumables</li><li>Electrical and/or mechanical design, assembly, and documentation of battery test fixtures</li><li>Validate the end result of battery tests, working with other team members to determine pass/fail criteria</li><li>Clearly communicate technical matters, schedule considerations, deliverables, and needs</li><li>Manage and streamline customer onboarding from the perspective of laboratory testing</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications<ul><li>BS in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or other related field. </li><li>2+ years experience in electrical engineering, metrology, battery testing or applications roles</li><li>Familiarity with battery technology, Lithium-Ion and others. </li><li>Experience with basic fabrication tools (soldering, hand tools, small power tools, etc.)</li><li>Experience with basic electrical test tools (power supplies, multimeters, battery testers, etc.)</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Proactive communication and follow-up</li><li>Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail</li><li>Clear and effective written and interpersonal communication skills</li><li>Strong practical experience with data management in Excel and vendor-specific data tools</li><li>Working knowledge of lab automation practices in National Instruments/LabView, Mathworks, or another software system</li><li>Familiarity with project management tools such as JIRA or Asana</li><li>Strong self-motivation and team-oriented attitude</li></ul>Preferred Additional Qualifications<ul><li>Experience and Familiarity with use of battery test equipment, including Arbin, Maccor, and Neware cyclers, thermal chambers, and data acquisition systems</li><li>Electrical safety and HV (High Voltage) lab experience </li><li>Knowledge of Python for test automation and/or data analysis</li><li>Electrochemistry and Battery Internals/Operation knowledge</li><li>Experience with lab system IT including networking and data access tools</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Full-time position, standard hours subject to time zones</li><li>Competitive compensation, equity incentive, and benefits package</li><li>Casual work culture</li><li>Excellent colleagues that are interested in your happiness and growth</li></ul>

Battery Test Engineer

The Company
In order to keep climate change to 1.5&deg;C, we&rsquo;ll need 30% of global GDP (all of energy generation and transportation) to run on batteries by 2035.
Zitara Technologies (YCombinator S20) builds predictive battery management software for transportation and energy customers with large deployments. Their customers operate &gt;$100M deployments of batteries in satellites, EVs, and renewable energy storage installations.
Our team brings top researchers in physics-based battery algorithms together with seasoned software engineers to build safety-critical firmware and large scale machine learning systems. We bring with us decades of experience from Toyota, Exponent, Proterra, Tesla, Gogoro, Google, and Facebook.&nbsp;
The Role
We're looking for a Senior Battery Test Engineer to work closely and lead initiatives with our customer success, R&amp;D, engineering, and operations team members to collect and systematize test requirements aimed at producing quality data to train high fidelity battery models and algorithms. This involves designing and implementing the lab and its processes to execute those tests, understanding and tackling engineering challenges in battery test processes, and maintaining and proactively improving lab capacity, efficiency, and safety. The ideal candidate will be someone who takes initiative, has an intuition for continuous improvement of lab workflow and processes, uses common sense, and takes a creative and resourceful approach to solving problems.
Responsibilities
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Provide technical leadership for battery testing initiatives</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Collect test requirements from cross-functional stakeholders to design and validate battery test programs and procedures</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Lead test and equipment related troubleshooting and diagnostic activities</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Lead development and improvement of procedures and test methods to ensure highest levels of safety are met</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Develop, maintain and iterate on lab standard operating procedures&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Manage, maintain, and research upgrades to our lab hardware (battery cyclers, thermal chambers, and electronics) and supplies/consumables</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Electrical and/or mechanical design, assembly, and documentation of battery test fixtures</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Validate the end result of the lab work, working with other team members to determine pass/fail criteria</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Clearly communicate technical matters, schedule considerations, deliverables, and needs</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Manage and streamline customer onboarding from the perspective of laboratory testing</li>
</ul>
Minimum Qualifications
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">BS in Electrical Engineering or related field</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">5+ years experience in electrical engineering, metrology, battery testing or applications roles</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Experience in providing technical leadership in the battery test engineering or related space</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Proactive communication and follow-up</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Clear and effective written and interpersonal communication skills</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Strong practical experience with data management in Excel and vendor-specific data tools</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Working knowledge of lab automation practices in National Instruments/LabView, Mathworks, or another software system</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Familiarity with project management tools such as JIRA</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Experience with basic fabrication tools (soldering, hand tools, small power tools, etc.)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Experience with basic electrical test tools (power supplies, multimeters, battery testers, etc.)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">High attention to detail and self-motivation</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Team-oriented attitude</li>
</ul>
Preferred Additional Qualifications
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Familiarity with battery technology and functional parameters</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Experience with use of battery test equipment, including Arbin and Neware cyclers, thermal chambers, and data acquisition systems</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Electrical and/or mechanical CAD proficiency</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Electrical safety and high voltage lab experience</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Knowledge of Python for test automation and/or data analysis</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Experience with lab system IT including networking and data access tools</li>
</ul>
What We Offer
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Full-time position, standard hours subject to time zones</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Competitive compensation, equity incentive, and benefits package</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Casual work culture</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Excellent colleagues that are interested in your happiness and growth</li>
</ul>

Senior Battery Test Engineer

<div><h2>About Us</h2>We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the world’s transition to clean energy. To create this future, our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight. The result? Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. We're tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day, and together we're redefining what's possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world?</div><h2>Who You Are</h2>You are creative, proactive, rigorous, insightful, and hands-on. As a scientist or engineer on the Slurry &amp; Coating R&amp;D team, you will contribute to the improvement of commercially built high-energy Li-ion batteries during a 6-month (or longer) co-op or internship. You are able to draw from fundamental knowledge from coursework and hands-on research experience to evaluate the performance of our silicon nanocomposite active material in our developing anode battery platform using both modeling and experimentation. As part of a collaborative effort, your work will help to elucidate the underlying structure-property relationships of anode component materials (including active materials, binders, and conductive additives), the effect of subsequent cell processing, and the resulting impact on electrochemical performance. In this internship you’ll make connections in the fast growing energy materials field and get a flavor of the benefits that a technical career at Sila has to offer. <h2>Responsibilities and Duties  </h2><ul><li>Spend a minimum of 6 months onsite at Sila, beginning in summer 2024, to work exclusively on the assigned projects</li><li>Develop slurry and coating recipes through an iterative design process utilizing tabletop mixing &amp; coating processes, incorporating existing characterization and analysis techniques as appropriate</li><li>Plan and execute experiments to understand the effect of cell processing, such as electrode calendering, on mechanical and electrochemical properties of fabricated coatings and cells</li><li>Help build and operationalize new processes, instrumentation, and analytics pertaining to slurry and coating with rigorous data collection</li><li>Discover, understand, and explain the fundamentals involved in the relationships between electrode components and cell performance</li><li>Identify safety hazards and work cooperatively to implement improvements</li></ul><h2>Knowledge and Skill Requirements </h2><ul><li>At least 6 months’ prior experience working full-time in academic and/or industrial research &amp; development environments (battery-related is a plus)</li><li>Academic focus or expertise in chemistry, chemical engineering, polymer science, physics, materials science, mechanical engineering, or a related field</li><li>Proficiency with experimental design methods and statistical data analysis</li><li>Strong commitment to thoroughly document procedures, results, and learnings using top-tier organizational practices toward building and preserving institutional knowledge</li><li>Familiarity and engagement with best practices for collaborative problem-solving, such as sharing knowledge and ideas with peers, and formulating strategies to overcome technical challenges (familiarity with formal methods, such as failure modes &amp; effects analysis, is a plus)</li></ul><h2>Physical Demands and Working Conditions</h2><ul><li>Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes</li><li>Precise and repetitive handling of a range of material quantities</li><li>Use a glove box and/or fume hood to prepare samples</li><li>Operate analytical equipment at a lab bench</li><li>Move items up to 50 lbs with the assistance of lift equipment and carts</li><li>Reach low shelves or items on the floor</li><li>Move long distances (such as from building to building) and be stationary for extended periods of time</li><li>Operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, copier/printer, etc. in a fixed location</li></ul>Start date is June 10, 2024The starting base pay for this role is between $20/hr and $40/hr at the time of posting. The actual base pay depends on many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. Base pay is only one part of Sila’s competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, and equity.  The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for overtime.<div><h2>Working at Sila</h2>We believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, national origin, or any other status protected by law.</div>

Revolutionary battery materials chemistry partner for leading consumer electronics and automotive OEMs, accelerating product innovation. Founded in 2011

Slurry & Coating Co-Op / Internship

<div><h2>About Us</h2>We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the world’s transition to clean energy. To create this future, our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight. The result? Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. We're tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day, and together we're redefining what's possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world?</div><h2>Who You Are</h2>At Sila, you will be a part of our world-class research, engineering and manufacturing teams focused on accelerating innovation in next-generation lithium ion battery materials. You are a motivated, agile, results-oriented end-to-end ERP techno-functional expert who will closely collaborate with all stakeholder teams including Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations, PTP (Procure-to-Pay), Order-to-Cash (OTC), Warehouse &amp; Inventory Management, Sales, Inventory and Operational Planning (SIOP), and Platform &amp; Security. You are responsible for driving scope alignment, analysis and proposing optimized business processes, defining test strategy/test cases, and being a liaison between business &amp; technical teams including internal &amp; 3rd party system integrator teams. Your role is critical to ensure scalability &amp; reliability of the ERP system as well as seamless integrations with other operational applications &amp; data warehouse(s) in Sila’s ecosystem.You bring extensive functional/domain knowledge of end-to-end ERP processes (preferably manufacturing domain) in medium to large settings with a good understanding of technical aspects &amp; latest technology offerings in the ERP area.Location: on-site preferred, hybrid/remote considered<h2>Responsibilities and Duties  </h2><ul><li>Establishing ERP scope via business process analysis, requirements engineering &amp; prepare functional specifications and design process flows</li><li>Configuring ERP applications, testing &amp; validation, enable development teams by establishing &amp; documenting clear requirements, provide timely test data, facilitate user testing &amp; deployment to Production system</li><li>Proactively identifying potential issues,design challenges &amp; align on dependencies</li><li>Design interfaces with minimal failure points, user-friendly functionalities, dashboarding data &amp; analytical needs</li><li>Provide Hypercare support, solutionize production support incidents &amp; prepare training documentation &amp; train end-users</li><li>Performing unit, integrated &amp; regression tests aiming to catch &amp; resolve maximum issues to optimize performance &amp; user experience</li><li>Adhering to company policies and industry regulations</li><li>Keeping abreast of the latest ERP upgrades and offerings</li></ul><h2>Knowledge and Skill Requirements </h2><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, industrial/manufacturing engineering or similar preferred</li><li>Experience with Sage X3, SAP or similar ERP SaaS, preferably in manufacturing </li><li>At least 8+ years experience as an end-to-end ERP specialist/SME</li><li>Solution Architect experience preferred</li><li>Knowledge of ERP development tools, coding languages, Databases, Platform &amp; Security</li><li>Apply Agile software development methodologies to maximize value delivery – collection of user stories, organization of sprints, tracking of projects, iteration with stakeholders, etc</li><li>Great organizational and time management skills.</li><li>Exceptional interpersonal, collaboration, persuasive and communication abilities.</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.</li></ul><h2>Physical Demands and Working Conditions</h2><ul><li>Operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, copier/printer, etc in a fixed location</li></ul> The starting base pay for this role is between $126,000 and $160,000 at the time of posting. The actual base pay depends on many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. Base pay is only one part of Sila’s competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, equity, and bonuses.  The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.#LI-PL1 #LI-Hybrid<div><h2>Working at Sila</h2>We believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, national origin, or any other status protected by law.</div>

ERP Specialist/Developer

<div><h2>About Us</h2>We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the world’s transition to clean energy. To create this future, our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight. The result? Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. We're tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day, and together we're redefining what's possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world?</div><h2>Who You Are</h2>You are creative, proactive, rigorous, insightful and hands-on. You are passionate about contributing to the global transition to renewable energy by developing scalable energy storage nanomaterials and using them in devices.  You are able to draw from your fundamental knowledge from coursework and hands-on research experience and apply it to the characterization and testing of novel energy storage materials.  Further, you are able to perform systematic experiments to understand the relationships between the materials you make and their performance in real-world energy storage devices and communicate that understanding to others.  In this internship you’ll make connections in the fast growing energy materials field and get a flavor of the benefits that a scientific career at Sila has to offer. <h2>Responsibilities and Duties  </h2><ul><li>Conduct experiments to evaluate the performance and characteristics of battery materials, including electrode materials, electrolytes, and separators.</li><li>Investigate cell design and performance trade-offs across various formats, such as single-layer pouch, multi-layer pouch, and cylindrical cells.</li><li>Identify material and cell degradation mechanisms through teardowns, electrochemical data analysis, and materials characterization, and propose effective countermeasures.</li><li>Thoroughly document and present results, with conclusions and recommendations, to engineering mentors, management and other stakeholders.</li></ul><h2>Knowledge and Skill Requirements </h2><ul><li>Ability to make a minimum six month commitment (June - December) to working and developing skills at Sila.</li><li>Studying toward (or recently received) a degree in chemical engineering, materials science, chemistry, or related field.</li><li>Exceptional analytical and documentation skills.</li><li>Ability to learn new skills and ask for help when needed.</li><li>Capable of working independently with direction.</li></ul><h2>Physical Demands and Working Conditions</h2><ul><li>Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes</li><li>Operate analytical equipment at a bench.</li><li>Move long distances (such as from building to building) and be stationary for extended periods of time</li><li>Operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, copier/printer, etc in a fixed location</li></ul>Start date is June 10, 2024The starting base pay for this role is between $25/hr and $40/hr at the time of posting. The actual base pay depends on many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. Base pay is only one part of Sila’s competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, and equity.  The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for overtime. #LI-FM1 #LI-Onsite<div><h2>Working at Sila</h2>We believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, national origin, or any other status protected by law.</div>

Cell Development Research Internship

<h3>ABOUT NEW ENERGY NEXUS</h3>New Energy Nexus (NEX) is an international not-for-profit organization that supports clean energy entrepreneurs with funds, accelerators and networks. We started in California and have expanded operations into China, India, Southeast Asia, East and West Africa, and Australia. Our mission is to support diverse entrepreneurs to drive innovation and build equity in the global clean energy economy. Our goal is to support 100,000 startups to succeed by 2030 – a decisive decade to surface and support as many climate solutions as possible. Through our global network, we directly boost hundreds of entrepreneurs annually while uplifting thousands more. Since 2004, New Energy Nexus (up until recently known as California Clean Energy Fund) has leveraged $1.5 billion in investment, supported over 900 clean energy startups, and launched industry-leading centers for solution collaboration.<h3>ROLE AND OPPORTUNITY</h3>We are seeking an experienced creative and quantitative professional to lead Impact, Monitoring &amp; Evaluation for New Energy Nexus California (NEX CA) programs funded by government and philanthropy.The ideal candidate is passionate about clean energy, innovation, and entrepreneurship, and understands multiple social and economic benefits of a just energy transition and the potential for social impact and energy equity outcomes that can result from scaling new clean energy technology. She/he/they are a creative and incisive evaluation strategist who is comfortable designing impact measurement and monitoring &amp; evaluation frameworks for complex, non-linear strategies. Building on existing tools including templates, an established database, and various reporting formats, we are looking for someone who will play a pivotal role within the NEX CA team to centralize data collection, help bring alignment across new and mature programs, and manage impact evaluations.<h3>A TYPICAL DAY</h3>A day in the life of the Impact, Monitoring &amp; Evaluation Manager could include reviewing a rate-payer benefit framework grant deliverable from an early stage startup and entering key metrics into airtable, researching job creation and cost savings on utility bills from scaling grid-scale storage, meeting with the CA Grants Administration Manager to iterate on the design of a new workflow in the Grants Management System, and working with the Communications Manager to draft a blurb for a press release by extracting a key data insight from your ongoing analysis and framing its impact for a public audience.<h3>WORKING AT NEW ENERGY NEXUS</h3>Working at New Energy Nexus California is an opportunity to make a positive impact in the clean energy industry and be part of a supportive and forward-thinking community. It will offer an innovative and collaborative work environment, fostering networking opportunities and providing diverse roles that allow for personal and professional growth.This job is located in Berkeley, CA. New Energy Nexus California offers a flexible work environment with this position being based in Oakland/Bay Area, CA and with an expectation to work out of our physical office minimum 2 designated days a week. Unfortunately, relocation assistance is not available for this role.In addition, candidates for this role should be comfortable with international travel, as the position may involve travel to support New Energy Nexus’s work in the Global South.<h3>CORE RESPONSIBILITIES</h3>Impact Evaluation<ul> <li>Collect data from awardees, including training, managing templates, conducting quality assurance, and support for reporting to funders. </li> <li>Conduct data analysis to connect project outcomes to larger energy transition and economic development trends. Investigate patterns in the data and glean insights that demonstrate environmental, social, and economic impacts. Prepare data visuals, develop content for reporting requirements and communications collateral. </li> <li>In collaboration with Program Leads and Communications Manager, author impact reports for individual programs and NEX CA more broadly. Coordinate content generation, design, and review process across Grants Management, Compliance, Communications, and Program teams.</li> <li>Iterate upon existing metrics to inform our reporting and strategic communication efforts within and beyond NEX CA. </li> <li>Act as lead representative for CA programs on NEX global impact working group to foster organizational alignment. Systems development, management, and best practices</li> <li>In close collaboration with the CA Grants Administration Manager, support the design and development of new and existing information databases related to impact and M&amp;E data. </li> </ul><ul><li>Track progress on core deliverables, and roll information up and down for different stakeholders. Streamline data collection and enable export of quality controlled information.</li></ul><ul><li>Act as the “gatekeeper” of all data being utilized for fundraising and storytelling efforts. Upholds internal controls with attention to accuracy for all qualitative and quantitative data being used in external or internal communications. </li></ul>Monitoring &amp; Evaluation Alignment<ul> <li>Develop and ensure alignment on shared indicators and metrics used across different programs. Oversee collaborative design and use of quantitative and qualitative grant outcomes and indicators to track progress that demonstrate results and areas of growth.</li> <li>Manage evaluation and learning projects, including managing consultants.</li> <li>Provide measurement and evaluation strategy &amp; leadership for our continuous work on energy equity and social impact: support deepening incorporation of diversity, equity and inclusion racial, social and environmental justice approaches and metrics into NEX CA’s work.</li> <li>Provide subject matter expertise for proposals.</li> <li>Respond to ad hoc requests for reports, memos, slide decks and other materials to communicate with a variety of stakeholders including Fundraising, Head of Partnerships, Events and Brand, NEX Board of Directors, NEX fundraising efforts, funders, and government donors.</li> </ul>Requirements<h3>REQUIRED SKILLS</h3><ul> <li>Undergraduate degree required with 4+ years of relevant, professional experience focused on monitoring, evaluation, and learning.</li> <li>Adept with clean energy impact reporting metrics, e.g. carbon accounting, life cycle assessment, GHG inventories, job creation, cost reduction, race and demographics, with comfort making projections.</li> <li>Strong project manager skilled at quantitative and qualitative data gathering and analysis. Excellent writing, editing, and communications skills.</li> <li>Experience building databases and streamlining processes for compiling information from multiple sources.</li> <li>Experience working in climate change, clean energy, public policy, economic development, and/or racial and social justice in philanthropic, NGO, coalition, legislative or advocacy communities.</li> <li>Collaborative with strong facilitation, interpersonal, intercultural and project management skills, with a record of success in matrix environments where there are not direct reporting relationships.</li> <li>Enthusiastic and natural team player with the ability to work with cross-functional, virtual, and diverse teams. </li> <li>High levels of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, G-Suite, Asana, Databases.</li> </ul><h3>BONUS SKILLS</h3><ul><li>Experience with government reporting and compliance.</li></ul>Benefits<h3>BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION</h3>Competitive compensation of $90k-$120k annually plus generous benefits including, medical, dental, vision, unlimited PTO, paid holidays and 401(K)<h3>TO APPLY, TIMELINE, AND PROCESS</h3><ul><ul> <li>Submit your resume and responses to our application questions. Cover letter is optional.</li> <li>Application deadline: Priority deadline is January 28, 2024 and applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until filled. </li> <li> Interview process: Qualified applicants will participate in a series of interviews via Zoom. There will be 2-3 rounds of interviews.</li> <li>Accommodation: If you require accommodations during the interview process, please contact us with your request.</li> </ul></ul>New Energy Nexus is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, citizenship status, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression of an otherwise qualified individual, or membership in any other class protected by applicable law. New Energy Nexus hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. We strongly encourage diverse applicants to apply. Unfortunately New Energy Nexus will not be able to support an employment Visa at this time.

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Impact, Monitoring & Evaluation Manager

Are you ready to build America’s clean energy future with the team that will deliver? Form Energy is an American energy technology and manufacturing company. We are pioneering a new class of iron-air batteries to enable our electric grid to run on renewable, reliable, and affordable energy, every day of the year. Form Energy has been recognized by TIME as “One of the Best Inventions of 2023” for its battery technology and by MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company to Watch”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and are growing just as rapidly to meet demand. Our team has more than doubled in size in the past year, and continues to expand every day. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Pilot production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and later this year, production will take off to high volumes at our new factory in West Virginia. Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And right now might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of some of the most talented and motivated individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place. <h2>Role Description</h2>We are looking for an experienced field test engineer to support the development of Form Energy’s groundbreaking battery system. In this role, you will be embedded within the Systems product development organization and will work closely with engineers to install, commission, test, and troubleshoot our early phase fielded prototypes. Daily activities will include creative problem solving, data analysis, and collaboration with design engineers. The ideal candidate will have an aptitude for solving real world problems, creating rigorous documentation, and a strong foundation of technical skills. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of a new product at the cutting edge of clean technology.<h3>What you'll do:</h3><ul style=""><li>Define, manage, and execute a test program that aligns with product verification goals</li><li>Collaborate with design engineers to define test procedures and performance metrics</li><li>Maintain documentation of test goals, procedures, and outcomes</li><li>Maintain data integrity across software-defined data pipelines, external data acquisition systems, and ad-hoc field measurements </li><li>Work with design engineers and field technicians to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware issues and software bugs</li><li>Analyze data from completed tests and communicate findings to design engineers and other stakeholders</li><li>Establish standard processes for commissioning, diagnostics, and maintenance that are implemented by internal Project Engineering and Operations teams</li><li>Up to 50% domestic travel to prototype project sites</li></ul><h3>What you'll bring:</h3><ul style=""><li>Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or similar</li><li>5+ years experience with field applications of power systems, including commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting</li><li>Experience working with communications protocols, particularly Modbus TCP, DNP3, MQTT</li><li>Demonstrated experience leading root cause analysis for electrical systems such as inverters, power distribution components, and energy storage systems.</li></ul><ul style=""><li>Conscientiousness about electrical safety; trained in high-voltage risk assessment and safety protocols</li></ul><ul style=""><li>Experience with data management, analysis, and visualization software such as Python or MATLAB</li><li>Ability to set daily work priorities independently</li></ul>#LI-OnsiteHumanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here. When it comes to you and your family’s health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed. To build a clean and equitable energy future, we need everyone at the table. We strive to form a team as diverse as the communities we will serve with our technology, and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

Revolutionizing renewable energy with cost-effective, multi-day storage systems for a reliable and sustainable electric grid.

Senior Field Test Engineer

Are you ready to build America’s clean energy future with the team that will deliver? Form Energy is an American energy technology and manufacturing company. We are pioneering a new class of iron-air batteries to enable our electric grid to run on renewable, reliable, and affordable energy, every day of the year. Form Energy has been recognized by TIME as “One of the Best Inventions of 2023” for its battery technology and by MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company to Watch”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and are growing just as rapidly to meet demand. Our team has more than doubled in size in the past year, and continues to expand every day. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Pilot production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and later this year, production will take off to high volumes at our new factory in West Virginia. Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And right now might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of some of the most talented and motivated individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place. <h2>Role Description</h2>The Cell Engineering team within the Technology group at Form is multidisciplinary and focused on delivering qualified battery cell designs that meet operational performance targets, at cost and with high reliability, from controlled processes on high-volume manufacturing lines for Form Energy's utility-scale multi-day energy storage system. We're hiring a Mechanical Engineer II to join our Cell Engineering Design team in Berkeley, CA. In this role, you will design molded plastic components for our iron-air battery cells. Additionally, you will contribute to process specification for plastic welding and joining methods in critical manufacturing processes. This role will work closely with our manufacturing engineering team to define and support battery cell assembly process and equipment design. You will bring a willingness to become an expert in designing plastic components for manufacturing with injection molding, blow molding, thermoforming, or similar processes. You will also get hands-on experience with plastic joining methods, such as laser or hot-plate welding. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of scaling our multi-day energy storage system at Form and contributing to a sustainable future!<h3>What you'll do:</h3><ul style=""><li>Design molded plastic components for implementation in Form Energy’s iron-air battery cells</li><li>Own analysis, prototyping, and failure analysis efforts for plastic components</li><li>Fabricate first-of-a-kind plastic prototypes for mechanical fit checks and verification testing</li><li>Conduct validation testing to prove that designs meet critical requirements</li><li>Negotiate interface requirements with Battery Module team</li><li>Produce and release detailed 2D part and assembly drawings; define technical specifications (dimensional, functional, performance, manufacturing) HERE</li></ul><h3>What you'll bring:</h3><ul style=""><li>Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field; Bachelor's with 2+ years of industry experience</li><li>Proficient in CAD and engineering analysis to drive design decisions</li><li>Strong data analysis skills, especially with respect to mechanical test results</li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment</li></ul>#LI-Onsite#LI-AB1Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here. When it comes to you and your family’s health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed. To build a clean and equitable energy future, we need everyone at the table. We strive to form a team as diverse as the communities we will serve with our technology, and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

Mechanical Engineer II, Plastics Design

Are you ready to build America’s clean energy future with the team that will deliver? Form Energy is an American energy technology and manufacturing company. We are pioneering a new class of iron-air batteries to enable our electric grid to run on renewable, reliable, and affordable energy, every day of the year. Form Energy has been recognized by TIME as “One of the Best Inventions of 2023” for its battery technology and by MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company to Watch”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and are growing just as rapidly to meet demand. Our team has more than doubled in size in the past year, and continues to expand every day. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Pilot production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and later this year, production will take off to high volumes at our new factory in West Virginia. Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And right now might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of some of the most talented and motivated individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place. <h2>Role Description</h2>Form Energy is hiring a Battery Test Engineer to join the Test Development team. In this position, you will  design, develop, and implement test strategies to ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of our energy storage products. You will leverage your strong background in electrical and mechanical component-level reliability testing, and functional testing of electronics in order to succeed in this position. This is an opportunity to join a growing team and have a direct impact on a revolutionary technology!<h3>What you'll do:</h3><ul style=""><li>Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies for component, subsystem and system-level testing, including electrical and mechanical stress testing, for energy storage system components.</li><li>Troubleshoot electrical issues in a range of test stands for a variety of purposes.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop test cases and procedures covering a range of operating conditions and use cases.</li><li>Analyze test data to identify trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement in product performance and reliability. </li><li>Prepare detailed test reports summarizing findings, conclusions, and recommendations for design enhancements or corrective actions.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize testing processes, increase efficiency, and enhance the overall quality of energy storage products.</li></ul><h3>What you'll bring:</h3><ul style=""><li>Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.</li><li>Proven experience in component-level reliability testing, preferably in the energy storage or related industry.</li><li>Interest in a mostly hands-on role where you are setting up new R&amp;D test capabilities and taking data in a lab environment.</li><li>Expertise in functional testing of electronic systems, with a focus on identifying and diagnosing performance issues.</li><li>Experience using data acquisition hardware and software for test setup and data analysis.</li><li>Proficiency in Python programming language for programming and controlling test equipment.</li><li>Proven experience converting data into meaningful conclusions and communicating them to a wide audience.</li><li>Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams and proactively gathering stakeholder input to projects.</li></ul>#LI-Onsite#LI-LN1Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here. When it comes to you and your family’s health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed. To build a clean and equitable energy future, we need everyone at the table. We strive to form a team as diverse as the communities we will serve with our technology, and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

Test Development Engineer, Electronics

Are you ready to build America’s clean energy future with the team that will deliver? Form Energy is an American energy technology and manufacturing company. We are pioneering a new class of iron-air batteries to enable our electric grid to run on renewable, reliable, and affordable energy, every day of the year. Form Energy has been recognized by TIME as “One of the Best Inventions of 2023” for its battery technology and by MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company to Watch”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and are growing just as rapidly to meet demand. Our team has more than doubled in size in the past year, and continues to expand every day. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Pilot production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and later this year, production will take off to high volumes at our new factory in West Virginia. Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And right now might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of some of the most talented and motivated individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place. <h2>Role Description</h2>Form Energy is hiring a Battery Test Engineer to join the Test Development team. As part of this team, you will be integral in proving out our full scale cell and battery module performance. You will own battery test design, troubleshooting, and data delivery and become an in-house expert on normal battery behavior. We are a hands-on team who all love diving into hard problems, such as test troubleshooting, and then designing out these problems for future tests. If you’re looking for an opportunity to roll up your sleeves and have a direct impact on the development of a groundbreaking technology, read on! <h3>What you'll do:</h3><ul style=""><li>Own battery performance testing from experimental questions through data delivery. Develop test protocols, support technicians with  cell and module installation and commissioning, maintain data quality, troubleshoot test execution issues with technicians, and make engineering decisions to provide high quality data to internal customers.</li><li>Collaborate closely with internal teams, including product development, battery performance, test operations, test infrastructure and manufacturing to understand test requirements and address any technical challenges.</li><li>Work closely with internal software teams to maintain and improve in-house cycler control software and to identify and solve data pipeline problems.</li><li>Monitor the performance of battery tests and troubleshoot issues as they arise, implementing corrective actions to maintain test continuity.</li><li>Generate detailed reports and data visualizations to communicate test results and insights to internal stakeholders.</li><li>Contribute to the continuous improvement of test processes and methodologies, incorporating industry best practices and emerging technologies.</li></ul><h3>What you'll bring:</h3><ul style=""><li>Bachelor's degree in technical field. Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or similar preferred.</li><li>Proven experience in battery test design and execution and electrochemical data analysis.</li><li>Significant experience with Python or other scripted programming languages for both instrument control and data analysis and visualization. JMP and/or SQL mastery also valued.</li><li>Excellent problem-solving skills. Ability to troubleshoot a wide variety of complex technical issues within a fast-paced startup environment and to support technicians doing this.</li></ul><ul style=""><li>Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams, proactively gathering stakeholder input to projects, and supporting various projects where your skills are valued.</li></ul><ul style=""><li>Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously, and to build systems to track progress and capture learnings.</li></ul>#LI-Onsite#LI-LN1Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here. When it comes to you and your family’s health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed. To build a clean and equitable energy future, we need everyone at the table. We strive to form a team as diverse as the communities we will serve with our technology, and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

Are you ready to build America’s clean energy future with the team that will deliver? Form Energy is an American energy technology and manufacturing company. We are pioneering a new class of iron-air batteries to enable our electric grid to run on renewable, reliable, and affordable energy, every day of the year. Form Energy has been recognized by TIME as “One of the Best Inventions of 2023” for its battery technology and by MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company to Watch”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and are growing just as rapidly to meet demand. Our team has more than doubled in size in the past year, and continues to expand every day. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Pilot production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and later this year, production will take off to high volumes at our new factory in West Virginia. Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And right now might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of some of the most talented and motivated individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place. Role DescriptionThis position will serve as an exciting opportunity to define the system-level architecture and detailed controls and electrical design of the Test Capabilities at Form Energy!As a Test Equipment Design Engineer on the Battery Products Team, you will be an integral part of proving out our full scale cell and battery module performance. You will be invested in developing and deploying novel, state-of-the-art test equipment, contributing towards the hardware and software development of our test capabilities, and supporting our operations team in keeping our tests online. We are a hands-on team who all love diving into hard problems like test troubleshooting and then designing out these problems for future tests.   What You'll Do:<ul style=""><li>Own the mechanical and electrical design of battery module test stands including power distribution design, harnessing, safety and interlocks, data collection.</li><li>Design/develop custom liquid-handling, electromechanical and electrical systems in support of test stand improvements and simplification.</li><li>Work with internal and external teams to bring your designs to fruition.</li><li>Engage with stakeholders to align on test stand requirements.</li><li>Architect the next generation of full scale cell and battery module test stands.</li><li>Troubleshoot and root-cause test setups for battery modules and cells.</li></ul>What You'll Bring:<ul style=""><li>A BS degree in Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent degree/experience</li><li>4+ years of experience developing medium- to high-volume electrical/automation equipment</li><li>Experience with an mCAD package (SolidWorks, NX)</li><li>Experience generating electrical schematics (AutoCAD Electrical, Solidworks Electrical)</li><li>Knowledge of how to design electrical test setups to both minimize resources for setup and maximize length of test without interruption </li><li>Experience working with scripted programming languages like Python for instrument control and/or data analysis</li><li>Experience working with data acquisition systems (Keysight, National Instruments, etc.)</li><li>Familiarity with PLCs/HMIs</li><li>Excellent communication skills and experience wrangling different stakeholders to align on a set of requirements</li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment</li></ul>#LI-LN1#LI-OnsiteHumanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here. When it comes to you and your family’s health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed. To build a clean and equitable energy future, we need everyone at the table. We strive to form a team as diverse as the communities we will serve with our technology, and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

Senior Test Equipment Design Engineer

Are you ready to build America’s clean energy future with the team that will deliver? Form Energy is an American energy technology and manufacturing company. We are pioneering a new class of iron-air batteries to enable our electric grid to run on renewable, reliable, and affordable energy, every day of the year. Form Energy has been recognized by TIME as “One of the Best Inventions of 2023” for its battery technology and by MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company to Watch”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and are growing just as rapidly to meet demand. Our team has more than doubled in size in the past year, and continues to expand every day. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Pilot production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and later this year, production will take off to high volumes at our new factory in West Virginia. Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And right now might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of some of the most talented and motivated individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place. <h2>Role Description</h2>Form Energy is hiring a Battery Test Engineer to join the Test Development team. In this position, you will  design, develop, and implement test strategies to ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of our energy storage products. You will leverage your strong background in electrical and mechanical component-level reliability testing, and functional testing of electronics in order to succeed in this position. This is an opportunity to join a growing team and have a direct impact on a revolutionary technology! <h3>What you'll do:</h3><ul style=""><li>Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies for component, subsystem and system-level testing, including electrical and mechanical stress testing, for energy storage system components.</li><li>Troubleshoot test issues in a range of test stands for a variety of purposes.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop test cases and procedures covering a range of operating conditions and use cases.</li><li>Analyze test data to identify trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement in product performance and reliability. </li><li>Prepare detailed test reports summarizing findings, conclusions, and recommendations for design enhancements or corrective actions.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize testing processes, increase efficiency, and enhance the overall quality of energy storage products.</li></ul><h3>What you'll bring:</h3><ul style=""><li>Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.</li><li>Proven experience in component-level R&amp;D, prototype, and reliability testing, preferably in the energy storage or related industry.</li><li>Interest in a mostly hands-on role where you are setting up new R&amp;D test capabilities and taking data in a lab environment.</li><li>Expertise in creating test protocols, and validation plans, plus breaking down problems to root cause issues found on test</li><li>Experience using data acquisition hardware and software for test setup and data analysis.</li><li>Proficiency in Python programming language or similar  for data processing and controlling test equipment.</li><li>Proven experience converting data into meaningful conclusions and communicating them to a wide audience.</li><li>Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams and proactively gathering stakeholder input to projects.</li><li>#LI-Onsite</li></ul> #LI-LN1Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here. When it comes to you and your family’s health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed. To build a clean and equitable energy future, we need everyone at the table. We strive to form a team as diverse as the communities we will serve with our technology, and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

Senior Test Development Engineer 

About the Job As Senior Battery Engineer, you’ll work with the Product Team bringing Anthro’s technology into customer products and services; making safer batteries a reality. A successful Senior Battery Engineer is driven, organized and detail oriented; communicates with ease to technical and non-technical teams; thrives in a fast-paced, ambiguous, startup environment; shows technical expertise in battery cell engineering, materials science, test engineering and product development; leads through positive relationships: and displays grace in a rapidly evolving company.  You’ll be directly responsible for improving Anthro products to meet customer specifications, communicating with external 3rd parties, managing work programs with customers, and taking Anthro’s technology from the lab to the hands of our customers.  What you will do <ul> <li>Serve as a lead contributor to internal or externally facing projects and manage reporting and communication for multiple projects  </li> <li>Develop new battery test protocols and experimental methods to test hypotheses and draw clear conclusions  </li> <li>Collaborate with teams across the company to develop test plans, execute on those plans, and improve Anthro’s product to meet customer specifications.  </li> <li>Communicate with external parties/vendors  </li> <li>Perform complex data analysis using data collected across all R&amp;D teams  </li> </ul>Requirements<ul> <li>BS or MS in STEM field and 4-7 years of experience in battery R&amp;D or battery manufacturing  </li> <li>Demonstrated experience as an independent project contributor </li> <li>High performance in matrixed work environment </li> <li>Excellent program management and communication skills  </li> <li>Exceptional ability to establish relationships amongst technical and non-technical teams internally and externally </li> <li>Data-driven, motivated, enthusiastic and willing to take action </li> <li>A hands-on researcher with demonstrated scientific accomplishments in battery cell design, product, manufacturing, quality control, test engineering and/or materials design </li> <li>Ability to develop new processes and train team members </li> <li>Visa sponsorship is not available. </li> </ul>Benefits<ul> <li>Competitive salary and equity compensation commensurate with experience </li> <li>Generous paid time off and sick days in addition to Holidays </li> <li>Medical, dental, and vision coverage for team members and dependents </li> <li>Diverse and inclusive work environment </li> </ul>

Anthro is an advanced materials company developing solutions to some of the biggest problems facing the battery-dependent electrified future.

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