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Test Engineer IReliability & Test * Berkeley, CA * Full time * On-site

Form Energy
$84.5K - $105K
stock options
United States, California, Berkeley
2810 Seventh Street (Show on map)
Apr 18, 2025

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. Trial production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and 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 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 Test Engineer to join our Test Engineering team. In this position, you will design, develop, and implement test strategies to ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of our energy storage products. You will leverage your strong background in electrical and mechanical component-level dv testing, and functional testing to succeed in this position. This is an opportunity to join a growing team and have a direct impact on a revolutionary technology!

What you'll do:
  • Develop, execute, and own comprehensive test strategies for component, subsystem and system-level testing, including electrical and mechanical stress testing, for energy storage system components.

  • Troubleshoot mechanical, software, and electrical issues in both test infrastructure and dut

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop test cases and procedures covering a range of operating conditions and use cases.

  • Analyze test data to identify trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement in product performance and reliability.

  • Prepare and deliver detailed test reports summarizing findings, conclusions, and recommendations for design enhancements or corrective actions.

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize testing processes, increase efficiency, and enhance the overall quality of energy storage products.

What you'll bring:
  • 1-2 years of industry experience in component-level testing, preferably in the energy storage or related

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

  • Interest in a mostly hands-on role where you are setting up new R&D test capabilities and taking data in a lab environment.

  • Expertise in creating test protocols, and validation plans, plus breaking down problems to root cause issues found on test

  • Experience using data acquisition hardware and software for test setup and data analysis.

  • Experience in Python programming language for programming and controlling test equipment is a plus

  • Experience converting data into meaningful conclusions and communicating them to a wide audience.

  • Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams and proactively gathering stakeholder input to projects.

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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.

Compensation Range: $84.5K - $105K

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