Full-Time

Manager – Electrode Process Engineering

Posted on 8/16/2024

Form Energy

Form Energy

501-1,000 employees

Develops cost-effective multi-day energy storage systems

Industrial & Manufacturing
Energy

Senior

Toronto, OH, USA

Relocation assistance is available.

Category
Design Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
Agile
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in a novel manufacturing or pilot line environment
  • 2+ years of experience leading agile and versatile technical teams, preferably related to new process or product introductions.
  • A hands-on, lead-by-example management style
  • Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills, especially with interdisciplinary teams across multiple sites
  • Demonstrated experience using statistical methods for making data-driven process development decisions
  • Demonstrated versatility & agility working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment; ability to wear multiple hats and quickly adapt to new information
  • Polymer or Battery Roll-to-roll processing experience is a plus
Responsibilities
  • Prioritize safety across all aspects of manufacturing, ranging from process design to scaled manufacturing
  • Grow a team of world class engineers to expand Form’s process engineering capabilities
  • Partner closely with our Manufacturing Equipment Team to design, build, install, and develop processes on first-of-kind manufacturing equipment
  • Lead a team of engineers in tackling tough challenges encountered during production ramps on these same equipment sets
  • Partner closely with our NPI-Ops team to stabilize and continuously improve manufacturing processes throughout the production ramp to high-volume manufacturing
  • Mentor, grow, and support team members with your expertise and practical manufacturing experience
  • Clearly communicate and execute on directives, plans, and schedules both up and down the leadership chain.
  • Collaborate extensively with battery and material engineers to explore the reaches of what is possible for processing Anode into a revolutionary, low-cost, energy storage medium

Form Energy develops and manufactures energy storage systems that focus on renewable energy solutions. Their main product is an iron-air battery, which can store electricity for up to 100 hours, providing a cost-effective alternative to traditional power plants. This battery allows for the efficient management of energy supply, making it easier for electric grids to rely on renewable sources throughout the year. Form Energy differentiates itself from competitors by offering a competitively priced storage solution that targets utility companies, municipalities, and environmentally conscious businesses and individuals. The company's goal is to support the transition to a fully renewable electric grid, contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions and climate change.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$1.5B

Headquarters

Somerville, Massachusetts

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-5%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Form Energy secured $405 million in Series F funding for expansion.
  • Partnership with GE Vernova boosts manufacturing and deployment capabilities.
  • Inflation Reduction Act incentives benefit Form Energy's energy storage projects.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging solid-state batteries could challenge Form Energy's market position.
  • Delays in West Virginia facility could impact production targets.
  • Supply chain vulnerabilities may affect iron-air battery material availability.

What makes Form Energy unique

  • Form Energy's iron-air battery stores electricity for up to 100 hours.
  • Their technology extends grid capacity without new infrastructure, unlike competitors.
  • Form Energy's batteries are cost-competitive with traditional power plants.

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Benefits

100% of medical, dental, & vision premiums

HSA & Flexible FSA

Generous PTO

Employee resource program

Parental leave

Commuter benefits account

Stock options

Equity

401k

Profession development budget

Life & disability insurance

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