Form Energy

Energy Technology

Manager,MaterialsEngineering

$170–213k Somerville, Massachusetts, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Manager, Materials Engineering at Form Energy. Skills: Materials engineering, Cathode development, Manufacturing scale up. Build and direct a team. Design cathode materials”

What You'll Achieve.

Meet performance metrics; Meet lifetime metrics; Meet cost metrics; Deliver on technical milestones

Industry & Context.

Energy Technology
Problems you'll solve

Pragmatic problem-solving; Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA); Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Eligibility Requirements

Travel domestically up to 15%

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Degree in materials science, chemical engineering, chemistry, mechanical engineering, or related discipline, Multiple years of hands-on product development experience, Formal management experience, Practical experience building clear linkages between structural material properties and final product performance, Demonstrated utilization of engineering tools such as FMEA and RCA, Verbal and written communication skills

Nice to Have

Experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) feedback, Proven track record of coaching technical talent, Balancing tactical execution with broader product strategy, Familiarity with planning and interpreting complex experimental datasets via Design of Experiments (DOE), Intellectual curiosity, Dedication to pragmatic problem-solving, Capacity for thriving on complexity

What You'll Do.

Build and direct a team

Design cathode materials

Specify cathode materials

Validate cathode materials

Scale up cathode materials

Lead technical development

Meet performance metrics

Meet lifetime metrics

Partner with electrochemical teams

Partner with advanced manufacturing teams

Partner with supply chain teams

Partner with quality teams

Transition cathode material designs

Enable high performance of cathode

Own design of cathode materials

Own validation of cathode materials

Utilize statistical methods

Determine product specifications

Manage a team of engineers

Mentor a team of engineers

Lead a team of engineers

Foster technical excellence

Align daily engineering tasking

Provide feedback to manufacturing

Streamline transition to production

Enforce hazard mitigations

Drive design initiatives

Drive vendor management initiatives

Establish technical specifications

Build comprehensive schedules

Deliver on technical milestones

Architect technical updates

Facilitate strategic decision-making

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Multidisciplinary stakeholders; Executive leadership

Communication Scope

Technical updates; Summarize technical conclusions

Process & Methodology

Project risk, Technical milestones

Full Job Description

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 and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility 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 As a Materials Engineering Manager, you will build and direct a team responsible for the design, specification, validation, and scale up of our core cathode materials. Reporting to the Manager of Cathode Development within the Core Technology organization, you will lead the technical development and scaling of our cathode materials to meet rigorous performance, lifetime, and c

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