Hiring: Staff Materials Engineer, Anode Design Company: Form Energy Location: Somerville, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 14:22:52 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : R, Root Cause Analysis About the job Experience: •7+ years of experience spanning materials engineering and electrochemical/battery systems — for example, functional or metallurgical materials development together with hands-on testing and evaluation of electrochemical devices (aqueous and/or iron-based systems a plus). Required Skills: •Prioritize safety as you carry out the entire electrochemical testing and battery operation process, from the design phase through implementation and finally to post-test investigation. •Create materials specifications for components of Form Energy's iron electrode — backed by property-to-performance linkages and a mechanistic understanding of the electrochemistry — and define inspection methods to ensure product quality. •Design, execute, and interpret anode electrochemical tests in lab- and large-scale test vehicles and field-deployed batteries, and identify and close gaps between R&D-scale and product-scale performance. •Own, perform, and thoroughly document Root Cause Analyses and FMEAs on electrode materials and electrochemical devices to identify opportunities for improvement and drive corrective actions. •Characterize electrode materials pre- and post-test in collaboration with our internal material experts and external vendors, developing new characterization techniques where needed. •Lead cross-functional project teams to develop new anode materials and processes, and mentor, guide, and support team members with your expertise and practical experience. Qualifications: •Demonstrated ability to build property-to-performance relationships for functional or battery materials through experimental design and statistical analysis. •Hands-on practical experience with both materials processing (e.g., powder materials processing or powder metallurgy) and electrochemical device testing and data interpretation, particularly in deployed or market-ready products. •Expertise with failure prediction and investigation methods such as Root Cause Analysis and FMEA, and with statistical experimental design and software such as JMP or Minitab. •Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization and collaborate across teams in multiple locations; able to travel up to 25% to other Form Energy sites and suppliers. •Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, or a related field; PhD preferred. •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. Compensation: •$147,959 - $184,966 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!