Manager, Battery Engineering, Anode

Are you ready to build America’s energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We’re revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what’s possible, we’re giving clean energy a whole new form! 

In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a “Best Invention”, MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch”, and Fast Company as “One of the Next Big Things In Tech”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Trial production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and 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 now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing -  might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven 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 Description

Form Energy is hiring a Manager to lead our Anode Battery Engineering team. This new role will report into the Anode and broader Electrode Engineering Design and Performance organization. As a core member of our Anode Engineering team, you will spearhead validation and risk reduction of electrode design by collaborating closely with Materials Engineering and Cell Engineering teams. Your team’s work will flow into the high volume manufacturing process at Form Factory 1, ensuring that every Anode we produce meets system requirements.

The Anode Battery Engineering team, under your leadership, will improve our understanding of the relationship between material properties and Anode performance. You will build upon the capabilities at Form to ensure that we consistently meet customer requirements for each generation of our Anode product as we improve performance and reduce cost. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!

What you'll do:

• Build and Lead a High-Performing Team: Recruit, mentor, and inspire a team of top-tier battery engineers and scientists, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.

• Direct investment and development priorities:  Complete gap analyses of team, skills, and technology, propose solutions.

• Improve performance validation capabilities and processes of electrodes in partnership with our Anode Materials Engineering team.

• Combine insights from electrochemical data, materials characterization, and modeling to propose mechanisms and product improvement paths (durability, performance, cost).

• Drive product-level trade offs and decision making in partnership with our Cell Engineering, Systems Architecture, and Mechanical Design teams..

• Champion Technical Innovation: Stay abreast of emerging trends and advancements in battery technology, materials science, and manufacturing processes, and identify opportunities to incorporate cutting-edge solutions into cell design and development.

• Communicate Results and Insights: Effectively communicate technical progress, challenges, and results to senior management, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams, providing clear and actionable insights to drive informed decision-making.

What you'll bring:

• 6+ years of experience in Battery Engineering in a product development and/or manufacturing environment with 3+ years of experience managing scientists/engineers

• Degree in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field 

• Strong proficiency with electrochemical testing techniques (CV, EIS, cell cycling, etc.) and experience creating custom techniques and methods

• Proficiency in commissioning and interpreting materials characterization techniques relevant to understanding electrochemical device behavior (microscopy, phase and compositional analysis, surface analysis, etc.)

• Experience working with electrochemical cell manufacturing, quality, and reliability.

• Strong desire to develop the capabilities and competencies of a team

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Humanity 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 America’s energy future, we need everyone at the table. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.


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