Supervisor de Operações de Teste

Are you ready to build America's energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We're revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what's possible, we're giving clean energy a whole new form!

In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a "Best Invention", MIT Technology Review as a "Top Climate Tech Company To Watch", and Fast Company as "One of the Next Big Things In Tech". We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia.

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it's a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing - might be the most exciting moment in the company's history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven 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

Join our team at Form Energy's factory to lead our testing operations, playing a vital role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our breakthrough iron-air battery technology. You will manage and mentor a team of technicians and associates, driving excellence and creativity in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. As we continue to develop and scale our processes and systems, your ability to provide clear direction amidst ambiguity will be key. This is a chance to have a direct impact on our mission to reshape the global electric system with low-cost, multi-day energy storage.

What you'll do

• Supervise a team of 6-12 in the execution of daily testing activities, from the smallest cell scale up to full-scale battery systems.
• Delegate resources and priorities to the team, ensuring efficient execution of end-of-line (EOL) testing and other quality procedures.
• Scale up testing processes and infrastructure to match increasing production volumes at Form Factory 1.
• Train and onboard technicians and associates on new equipment, test procedures, and safety protocols.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for testing equipment and processes, drawing on your knowledge of electrical, mechanical, or chemical systems.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes as systems and procedures are developed and refined.
• Ensure all testing operations adhere to the highest standards of safety and quality.
• Communicate operational status and results to cross-functional teams and management.

What you'll bring

• Applied experience or practical experience in an electrical, mechanical, or chemical process environment, such as lab testing or general factory fabrication.
• Demonstrated experience in leading, mentoring, and training a team of technicians or operations associates.
• The ability to thrive in an environment where processes and systems are still being developed
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex information to diverse audiences.
• A dedication to our core value of humanity by fostering mutual respect and connection within the team.

Where you'll work

This role is based at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV-an easy commute from the city of Pittsburgh, PA. This 550,000-square-foot facility is our hub for high-volume battery production and a leader in the new era of American energy manufacturing. Relocation assistance is available.

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 America's energy future, we need everyone at the table. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact [email protected]. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.

Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.