Senior Algorithm EngineerBattery Module Engineering * Berkeley, CA * Full time

Company: Form Energy
Location: Berkeley
Posted on: October 16, 2024

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 DescriptionForm Energy is hiring a Senior Battery Algorithm Engineer to drive SOC/SOH estimation for iron-air batteries. As part of our battery algorithms team, you will contribute to establishing an optimal framework for state estimation models and algorithms in collaboration with Controls & Firmware teams. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!What you'll do:

• Identify the most effective feature signals and deliver a framework for SOC/SOH estimation algorithms in the forms of lookup tables, control-oriented models (equivalent circuit, electrochemical, thermal, aging), and calibration methodologies.
• Develop customized test protocols at cell and module level to characterize and validate models and algorithms
• Determine sensor requirements for optimized battery estimation & control and quantify SOC/SOH estimation error and confidence level
• Collaborate closely with the Controls & Firmware team to define key requirements for battery management system (BMS) software and support implementation of state estimators.
• Support and drive the definition of technological roadmaps for iron-air battery algorithms and contribute to company's strategic directions regarding state of the art algorithmsWhat you'll bring:
• M.S in engineering with 2+ years of experience or Ph.D. in engineering with experience in battery modeling and/or controls
• Solid understanding of battery modeling, estimation, and control methods
• Demonstrated experience in controls oriented models (e.g. equivalent circuit models, reduced-order physics-based models such as SPM/SPMe, thermal models) and degradation models
• Expertise in Matlab/Simulink and COMSOL
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Self-starter and multi-task oriented in fast paced environment#LI-Onsite#LI-TR1Humanity 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.Compensation Range: $128.7K - $168K

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