Senior Reliability Technician

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 Form Energy is hiring a Senior Reliability Technician on the Reliability team to conduct cell and module teardowns to facilitate failure analysis. As part of the Reliability team, you will work closely with engineers to complete detailed inspections of test articles that have undergone a variety of electrochemical, mechanical and environmental testing. This collaborative role combines hands-on work in the lab with data collection and documentation, providing key insights for product reliability. This role provides an exciting opportunity to make a significant and daily impact on cutting-edge battery technology that will revolutionize the electric grid and bring major improvements to grid reliability and sustainability. WHAT YOU'LL DO: - Work hands-on (manual drill, hand-held power tools, etc.) to conduct cell & module tear-downs critical to failure analysis. - Measure components' physical and electrical properties to determine if they’ve gone out of spec during operation. - Collect samples for submission to analytical testing. - Document inspection findings by summarizing the results in a database. - Maintain lab equipment, and be a champion of safety. - Coordinate with Engineers across a variety of disciplines, Facilities and Shipping/Receiving. WHAT YOU'LL BRING: - 5+ years experience as a technician in a technology field - Ability to lift up to 30 lbs - Experience using and maintaining tools and lab instruments - Comfortable working with chemicals and wearing PPE - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Comfort using Gsuite tools (Gmail, Google Docs, etc.) #LI-Onsite #LI-TS1 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. If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact accommodations@formenergy.com. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion. Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.