Location | Berkeley, CA |
Commitment | FullTime |
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Job Description
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
We are looking for an experienced fabricator to run and maintain the prototyping shop at our Berkeley R&D site. This role will report into our Build and Design prototyping team, which broadly supports product and testing development across Form Energy’s R&D labs.
In this role, you will work with the Prototype Shop Lead to process prototype work orders, maintain and repair equipment, and facilitate the installation of new pieces of machinery into the shop. Among other tools, you will be operating a CNC mill, laser cutter and 3D printers. You are comfortable collaborating on the design of custom mechanical solutions tailored to unique design challenges as well as independently fabricating, and implementing those solutions. We make our shops accessible to all team members of Form Energy. Training and supervision of other users are a core part of this role.
What you'll do:
- Support the management of the prototyping shop with responsibility for machine function, stock inventory, safety, and area cleanliness
- Develop trainings and train and mentor a growing team of technicians, engineers, and scientists on best shop practices and equipment usage
- Support operational efforts by fabricating parts for use in experiments
- Fabricate custom built solutions for problems posed by our various engineering design teams, offering feedback and consultations on design work
- Recommend, as well as lead in the installation and assembly of new equipment or tools to increase shop capability
What you'll bring:
- 5+ years working as a machinist or in a prototyping shop setting
- Manual / CNC milling experience (conversational programming preferred)
- Prior teaching or training experience in a shop setting
- Comfort working with plastics, aluminum, and steel
- Strong sense of patience and safety in a fast paced environment
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings and GD&T tolerancing
- Comfort using digital tools, ticketing systems, and experience with CAD software
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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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