Senior Chemical Engineer

1 month ago

Berkeley, United States Form Energy, Inc. Full time

Are you ready to build America's clean energy future with the team that will deliver? Form Energy is an American energy technology and manufacturing company. We are pioneering a new class of iron-air batteries to enable our electric grid to run on renewable, reliable, and affordable energy, every day of the year.

Form Energy has been recognized by TIME as "One of the Best Inventions of 2023" for its battery technology and by MIT Technology Review as a "Top Climate Tech Company to Watch". We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and are growing just as rapidly to meet demand. Our team has more than doubled in size in the past year, and continues to expand every day. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Pilot production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and later 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 right now might be the most exciting moment in the company's history to join. We are assembling a team of some of the most talented and motivated 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

Are you a seasoned Chemical Engineer looking to make a meaningful impact in the field of energy storage? Form Energy is seeking a talented individual to join our Cell Chemical Engineering team within the Cell Engineering organization. As a Senior Chemical Engineer specializing in fluid mechanics and handling systems, you will play a key role in designing and developing test vehicle components for our iron-air battery. Your responsibilities will also include leading the analysis and definition of requirements for fluid management and material compatibility. This role is crucial in conducting hands-on verification testing to ensure that our fluid handling systems meet all requirements.

Joining our team offers you a unique opportunity to collaborate with various internal teams, including R&D, Cell Design, Cell Performance, and System Design. Your expertise in chemical engineering, particularly in fluid mechanical and fluid handling, will be essential as you lead efforts to identify and solve critical design, performance, and cell-system interface challenges.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in solving pressing and often open-ended technical problems with rigor and creativity. Your contributions will be instrumental in shaping the future of energy storage technology.

What you'll do:

  • Define product design and test vehicle components for fluid and gas management, ensuring performance, efficiency, and reliability.
  • Execute chemistry and mechanical design trades to optimize the design of fluid handling components and interfaces between cells and systems.
  • Serve as the in-house expert in fluid and gas management systems, including plumbing, filters, pressure relief systems, and other related components.
  • Familiar with analytical chemistry.
  • Ability to provide high-quality data analysis.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for fluid and gas management challenges.
  • Establish processes and define system requirements to maintain chemical specifications throughout the battery's service lifetime.
What you'll bring:
  • PhD or MS with 3+ years of professional experience in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science or a related field is required
  • Expert in fluid mechanics and fluid handling.
  • Experience leading engineering verification tests
  • Demonstrated experience with defining engineering requirements
  • Excellent problem solving and communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
  • Use mathematical models and simulations to predict and analyze the behavior of fluid systems under different conditions is a plus


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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 a clean and equitable energy future, we need everyone at the table. We strive to form a team as diverse as the communities we will serve with our technology, and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

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