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Breakthrough Energy Ventures Portfolio Company Career Opportunities

Process Technician

Form Energy

Form Energy

Somerville, MA, USA
Posted on Saturday, May 13, 2023
Are you ready to rise to the challenge of climate change with the team that will deliver? Form Energy is a U.S. technology and manufacturing company that is developing and commercializing pioneering energy storage technologies to enable the electric grid to run on 100% renewable energy, every day of the year.
Supported by leading investors such as Breakthrough Energy Ventures, ArcelorMittal, TPG Rise, MIT’s The Engine, and others, we share a common belief that low-cost, multi-day energy storage is the key to enable tomorrow’s zero carbon electric grid. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, we are deeply motivated and inspired to create a better world. We need talented, hardworking individuals who share our goal of tackling the challenge of climate change. Do you want to work with us today to build a better tomorrow?
Role Description
We seek a highly motivated and hands-on individual to join our Development Operations team. As a Process Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting our R&D iron anode production. In this role, you will work collaboratively with a diverse team to produce, document, and characterize anodes for our product scale batteries. Your work stream will directly support the development and optimization of a core part of our technology. You will make keen observations on process anomalies, recommend process improvements, and articulate findings to our electrode process development team for further analysis.
This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a flexible 24/5 8-hour shift schedule that enables an around-the-clock production cycle to support a rapid production ramp. We understand that work-life balance is essential and strive to provide our employees with a predictable and manageable work schedule.

What You'll Do:

  • Inspect, organize and prepare raw materials and components
  • Follow standard operating procedures and document process conditions and deviations
  • Assemble and disassemble standard and R&D tooling
  • Continuously improve the process for existing production and analysis protocols
  • Support engineers and scientist in executing their experiments

What You'll Bring:

  • 2+ years experience in an R&D or manufacturing environment
  • Familiarity with mechanical assembly
  • Solid communication skills within a group of peers and broader organization
  • Flexible with changes in schedule
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds and to be on your feet for extended periods
Form Energy is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
Besides joining a community of people working to make the world better, Form Energy commits to you equitable compensation, stock options, and offers a generous benefits package to make sure you have the support you need to thrive.
We cover 100% of employee premiums and 80% of dependent premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance for full time employees. We offer a flexible Paid Time Off program and every employee, regardless of gender identity or expression, is eligible for 12 weeks of paid parental bonding leave. A full listing of our benefits is available on our careers page.
At Form Energy, we are working toward a 100% renewable energy future for everyone in the world. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees and are seeking to build a team that reflects the diversity of the people we hope to serve with our revolutionary products. Form Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.