Senior Engineering Technician

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 is hiring a Senior Engineering Technician to oversee and organize the procurement, inventory, and logistics of parts essential for our prototype machine shop. This role reports into our Manager, Prototype Build and Design. As part of our Mechanical Design Engineering team, you will be involved in managing parts and stock inventory, fulfilling custom shop requests, and supporting R&D efforts by coordinating with various Engineering and Operations teams. You will also play a key role in overseeing parts orders from outsourced suppliers and assisting with fabrication and 3D printing tasks. 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!

What you'll do:

• Develop and maintain inventory management systems for parts and stock materials in our prototype machine shop.  

• Drive efforts to maintain and repair shop machinery and equipment.

• Coordinate closely with Engineering and Operations teams to process custom shop requests.  

• Oversee parts orders to outsourced suppliers on behalf of the Engineering team, supporting various R&D efforts.  

• Assist in executing standard shop fabrication and 3D printing requests. 

What you'll bring:

• Strong working knowledge of the equipment, processes, and procedures involved in operating a machine shop

• 4+ years of Tool Room/Machining experience working with cutting tools

• Ability to read, understand, and interpret drawings and blueprints

• Nice to have skills: 3D printing, bandsaw, CNC machining, and welding experience

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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.