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 seeking a skilled and passionate Technical Trainer to join our team. You will be responsible for developing and delivering technical training programs to technicians, operators, and engineers. This role plays a crucial part in enhancing the technical skills and knowledge of our stakeholders, ensuring they can effectively run our processes. This is an exciting opportunity to train others on novel processes that will allow the efficient production of a ground-breaking battery!

This opportunity is based out of Form Energy's Weirton, WV facility. Relocation assistance is available.

What you'll do:

• Work with Adv Eng, and Design to intercept early product and equipment designs to identify challenges with training or operation, and act as a resource for those groups to kaizen where necessary
• Work with Adv Eng, and Ops to ensure optimize process for training and DFM
• Train Designers, Engineers, and Supervisors on Lean, DFM, and 5S methodologies
• Develop curriculum, incorporating it into training materials (manuals, presentations, e-learning modules, and hands-on exercises) that meet the needs of various audiences
• Deliver in-person or virtual training for employees, ensuring training methods accommodate different learning styles
• Evaluate and improve effectiveness of training sessions and track trainee progress
• Create and update documentation and knowledge bases
• Continuously enhance your technical training expertise by developing your understanding of the subject matter and staying current with emerging trends and updates in the field
• Audit stations for process correctness and 5S
• Listen to our operators and condense their feedback for next steps

What you'll bring:

• 7+ years’ experience in the manufacturing conducting training or optimizing processes
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to project manage multiple training initiatives
• Patient, adaptable, and enthusiastic about teaching technical concepts
• Experience with technical support or customer service
• Familiarity with adult learning principles
• Availability to work shifts on an as-needed basis to accommodate the scheduling requirements of different trainee groups
• Experience auditing processes

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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.