Electrolyte Formulation EngineerResearch & Development * Somerville, MA * Full time * On-site

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.

Form Energy is hiring an Electrolyte Formulation Engineer to assist in optimizing the electrolyte formulation for our product. You will do this by focusing on the key attributes of electrochemical performance and design for manufacturing. This role reports into our Cell Package Development Team. As part of our collaborative team, you will lead efforts to refine and iterate on electrolyte specifications across product generations through benchtop and electrochemical data collection. You will collaborate with our internal electrolyte process teams, supply chain teams and analytics teams to define electrolyte formulation quality metrics, collect fundamental electrolyte property data, and help maintain an FMEA . 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!

• Collaborate with internal and external electrolyte manufacturing and quality teams to advise on formulation processes and quality control

• Design and execute experiments to study the impact of electrolyte formulation on battery cell performance and cost entitlement

• Contribute to and maintain an up to date electrolyte FMEA

• Use JMP and python scripts to quantitatively analyze and visualize data

• Work with materials engineers, chemical engineers, mechanical engineers, electrochemists, and a team of technicians to integrate learnings across the technical development team

• Bachelors degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science or related discipline and 2-3 years of experience in lab based chemistry project or technology development

• Demonstrated experience in aqueous chemistry and characterization (ICP-OES, titrations, turbidity etc), statistical data analysis, design for manufacturing, DFMEA framework, and process control methods

• An ideal candidate shows a high attention to detail, enjoys a fast-paced environment, is highly collaborative, and is looking for a combination of in lab hands-on and computer work

• Familiarity with general battery concepts and JMP or other statistical software is a plus

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

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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.