Staff Test Engineer, ElectricalReliability & Test * Weirton, WV * Full time * On-site

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.

The Validation and test team at Form Energy is hiring a Test Engineer (Electrical) for our Validation and Test team in WV. This role works collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team to integrate and run our product to provide design feedback and validation data on our test systems that enable the development of Form Energy's multi-day batteries. You will interface with partner teams across the organization to understand product function and opportunities.

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!

This role will be located at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV, which is just a short drive outside of Pittsburgh, PA. Relocation assistance is available.

• Oversee the integration of electrical systems with test equipment, ensuring correct wiring and functionality of components, including PLC and PCBAs.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues to maintain system reliability and efficiency.

• Design test plan and take responsibility for execution of tests of integrated products and subsystems.

• Bring up test equipment (including electrical, flow systems) and our actual product system on site.

• Collaborate on the design/development of custom liquid-handling, electromechanical and electrical systems in support of test stand improvements and simplification.

• Degree in electrical engineering, electronics, or related field and >5 years of experience with test systems.

• Ability to design and execute tests for product and tool evaluation

• Proven experience in developing and debugging electrical systems, with a strong focus on power distribution, control panel design, and data collection.

• Experience with PCB design, data collection systems, and harnessing design.

• Experience with power system design or controls, isolation fault & shunt detection

• Familiarity with eCAD packages like AutoCAD Electrical or RapidHarness & mCAD packages such as Solidworks or NX.

• Experience working with data acquisition systems (Keysight, National Instruments, etc.)

• Experience working with scripted programming languages like Python.

• Experience in the utilization and development of PLC/HMI systems.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to address and resolve issues related to control systems and automation components.

• Excellent collaboration skills, with a track record of working effectively with cross-functional teams, engineers, technicians, and project managers to support system deployment and maintenance.

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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.