Senior Electrical Engineer

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.

The Test Infrastructure team at Form Energy is hiring a Sr. Electrical Engineer for our Test Infrastructure team in Somerville, MA. This is a unique opportunity to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver battery test systems that enable the development of Form Energy's multi-day batteries.

You will engage in cross development throughout the organization to understand end user and operational requirements and deliver robust solutions. 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

• Lead the design and development of advanced controls and automation systems for battery test infrastructure, focusing on cell testing.
• Contribute to electrical design of Form Energy's battery test systems, including power distribution, sensor selection, harnessing, and data collection.
• Oversee the integration of control systems with test equipment, ensuring seamless communication and functionality between PLCs, HMIs, and other automation components.
• Formulate and implement automation strategies to streamline battery testing procedures, improve data acquisition, enable safe operation of test systems, and enhance overall system performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align infrastructure solutions with project goals and operational requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues to maintain system reliability and efficiency.
• Work closely with engineers, technicians, and project managers to support the deployment and maintenance of test systems.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field with multiple 4+ years of related work experience, or a master's degree and some related work experience in developing industrial test equipment.
• Proven experience in troubleshooting complex electrical systems including data acquisition and electromagnetic interference.
• Proficiency in eCAD packages like AutoCAD Electrical or RapidHarness, demonstrating the ability to create and manage complex electrical and mechanical designs.
• 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.

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Compensation Range: $128.7K - $168K