Test 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 a hands-on individual to help us develop our core technology by processing electrochemical tests for large-scale experimental cell builds. In this role, you will work as a part of our Technical Operations test team to execute, maintain, and troubleshoot tests for our iron-air batteries. The ideal candidate will be familiar with established tools and norms around battery testing and will actively seek out new methods to assist technical development. This position offers an exciting opportunity for an individual to apply and expand their technical skills and lend their experience to directly impact the development of a breakthrough technology.

What you'll do:

• Activate and monitor various electrochemical devices for experimental tests with high attention to detail  

• Set up and maintain electrochemical test instruments and equipment

• Maintain and troubleshoot testing equipment

• Routinely coordinate with engineering teams to diagnose and troubleshoot abnormalities in cell cycling behavior

• Track electrochemical testing status using a cloud based organizational tool

• Monitor and offer recommendations for keeping Cell Testing documentation up to date  

• Maintain laboratory conditions in a fashion that facilitates cleanliness and productivity for other lab users

What you'll bring:

• Experience with following SOPs in a testing environment (class or lab time accepted)

• Experience with electrical work such as wiring, soldering, and cable construction

• Familiarity with lean concepts to maintain inventory and organize workflows 

• Written and oral communication skills within a group of peers and broader organization

• Strong attention to detail and lab safety awareness

• Experience operating electrochemical test equipment such as Maccor, Arbin, VersaSTAT, Solotron or battery management systems a plus

• Comfort using digital tools. We use Asana, Slack, Confluence, and GSuite, among others

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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 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.