R&D Process Technician

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 are looking for an R&D Process Technician to join our Development Operations team to support our electrode work stream. In this role, you will work directly with process engineers and scientists to produce, document, and characterize chemically-coated electrodes. Your work will have a direct impact on Form Energy’s efforts to decarbonize the grid by supporting the production of our proprietary electrodes for use in our research scale and product intent batteries. You will make keen observations on process anomalies, recommend process improvements, and articulate findings to our electrode process development team for further analysis.
What You'll Do

• Use standard operating procedures (SOPs) to routinely prepare electrodes and document process conditions and deviations
• Support engineers and scientist in executing their experiments
• Continuously improve the process for existing production and analysis protocols
• Make observations on process anomalies and communicate findings to team for collaborative analysis
• Support development scientists and engineers by stocking, inspecting and maintaining key consumables and equipment

What You'll Bring

• 1+ year experience in R&D or manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with chemical hygiene, safety best practices
• Organization skills and attention to detail
• Flexible with changes in schedule and ability to self-manage
• Ability to lift 50 lb and be on your feet for extended periods
• Experience using Microsoft Suite or Google Apps

Form Energy is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
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.