Senior Electrical Engineer, Test Infrastructure

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 Form Energy is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Test Infrastructure team. In this role you will be responsible for the design and delivery of test equipment that manages our battery infrastructure, keeping our engineers and technicians safe and collecting critical operating data as we execute critical tests on our iron-air battery systems. The scope of your work will include the electromechanical and software design for several systems, including airflow management, electrolyte handling, high-power distribution, hydrogen management, control systems, etc. A key focus of this role will be supporting the infrastructure that tests individual battery cells. This includes designing and building control panels, wire harnessing, selecting sensors, and testing novel control loops. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the scaling of our battery technology and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission! What you'll do: Design, build, and deploy custom electrical test equipment supporting battery and ancillary hardware testing. Develop test systems ranging from benchtop setups to fully integrated automated machines. Tune control loops for each of our battery’s auxiliary support systems, including airflow systems, caustic fluid handling, and high power systems. Select sensors, fans and actuators to support new versions of our battery control systems. Collaborate with product design and test operations teams to define test infrastructure requirements and translate them into practical solutions. Work closely with the technician builds team to quickly and effectively build out new control systems and process control hardware. Specify and integrate sensors, instrumentation, data acquisition, and control systems into test equipment. Contribute to the software development of test beds, including control, automation, and data acquisition functionality. Ensure equipment designs meet safety, reliability, and compliance standards for high-power and hazardous systems. Document test system designs, usage guidelines, and validation procedures. Support troubleshooting, maintenance, and continuous improvement of deployed test infrastructure. What you'll bring: 4+ years of experience in electrical design and/or test equipment development (battery or energy systems experience is a plus). BS or MS in, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field. Proficiency with eCAD tools for PCB, control panel and harness designs. Proficiency with mCAD tools for fixture designs. Familiarity with programming PLC or microcontroller-based control systems, including writing the core control code. Hands-on experience with sensors, power electronics, data acquisition, and control systems. Strong understanding of safety and compliance considerations in high-power and/or chemical environments. Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance speed, rigor, and safety. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment. #LI-Onsite #LI-TR1 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.

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