Jarrod Milshtein
About Jarrod Milshtein
Jarrod Milshtein is the Director of Cell Engineering at Form Energy, where he oversees prototype build operations and leads a team focused on mechanical design and manufacturing processes. He has extensive experience in energy technology and holds a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from MIT.
Current Role at Form Energy
Jarrod Milshtein serves as the Director of Cell Engineering at Form Energy, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he oversees new prototype build operations and leads a team focused on the mechanical design and development of critical manufacturing processes. His work aims to enable high volume manufacturing, contributing to the company's goals in energy and climate technologies.
Previous Positions at Form Energy
Milshtein has held multiple roles at Form Energy, including Senior Scientist from 2018 to 2019, Manager of Battery Module Development from 2019 to 2021, Senior Manager of Battery Module Engineering from 2021 to 2022, and Director of Engineering for Battery Module from 2022 to 2023. His progression through these positions reflects his expertise in battery technology and engineering.
Education and Expertise
Milshtein earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Materials Science and Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) between 2013 and 2017. He also holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Materials Science and Engineering and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering, both from Boston University. His academic background supports his specialization in cost-targeted development of capital-intensive hardware for energy and decarbonization technologies.
Teaching and Research Experience
Prior to his current role, Milshtein gained teaching experience as a Teaching Assistant and Engineering Tutor at Boston University. He also worked as a Research Assistant at the same institution from 2009 to 2013. His early career included an internship at the Saint-Gobain Northboro R&D Center and a position as Project Engineer at Giner, Inc. from 2017 to 2018.