Manager, Cell Performance Development

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's Cell Package Development team is searching for a skilled and experienced technical manager to lead the enhancement of cell performance in our revolutionary iron-air battery technology. As the leader of a talented team of battery engineers, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of energy storage. 

Your responsibilities will include designing and executing experiments to integrate and optimize new components within innovative cell architectures. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including those specializing in component development, to define product-level requirements and ensure that development efforts are synchronized with overarching program and production timelines. You will oversee the development and upkeep of a technical roadmap designed to enhance cell performance. 

This role demands a strong technical background, exceptional leadership abilities, and a relentless drive to push the boundaries of battery technology.

What you'll do:

• Lead Cell Performance Optimization: Spearhead and manage structured initiatives to enhance cell performance, cost, and reliability by utilizing industry-standard methodologies such as Design, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control (DMAIC), Design of Experiments (DOE), and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).

• Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with component teams to translate product-level requirements into clear and actionable specifications for individual cell components, fostering seamless integration and optimal performance.

• Manage Program Execution: Collaborate closely with the program management team to develop and maintain a comprehensive program plan, ensuring that development, testing, and validation activities are aligned with project milestones and deadlines.

• 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.

• 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:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering (chemical, mechanical, electrical, or materials), materials science, chemistry, or a closely related discipline.

• Industry Experience: 6+ years of hands-on experience (3+ with a PhD) in battery, fuel cell, or electrochemical device development, with a proven track record of technical accomplishments and leadership in an industrial R&D environment.