Power Hardware Test Engineer

Berkeley, CA, United States

Form Energy is an American technology company that is developing a new class of breakthrough, iron-air batteries to enable our electric grid to run on clean and reliable energy, every day of the year. Driven every day by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is on a mission to transform the global electric system and build energy storage systems for a better world. Ready to amplify your impact and supercharge your career? Then take a look at our open roles!

Power Hardware Test Engineer Location Type Full time

Department Compensation California $97.2K – $126.9K

The range listed is what we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and may be modified in the future. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.

Are you ready to build America’s clean energy future with the team that will deliver? Form Energy is an American energy technology and manufacturing company. We are pioneering a new class of iron-air batteries to enable our electric grid to run on renewable, reliable, and affordable energy, every day of the year.

Form Energy has been recognized by TIME as “One of the Best Inventions of 2023” for its battery technology and by MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company to Watch”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and are growing just as rapidly to meet demand. Our team has more than doubled in size in the past year, and continues to expand every day. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Pilot production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and later 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 right now might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of some of the most talented and motivated 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 Power Hardware Test Engineer to support and execute on the test and verification of power conversion components and systems in our battery power path. In addition to the electromechanical design and prototype work, you will help create and run verification plans and end-of-line test procedures to ensure a seamless transition from in-house prototypes to factory production. This includes driving the continuous improvement of our validation plans and capabilities, such as development of test fixtures for use in our Power Conversion Lab, Form Factory, or at contract manufacturer facilities. This role will also showcase your ability to independently organize engineering documentation and reporting of test results, as well as critical thinking on how to take a design concept through the rigor of thorough design verification. This is an exciting opportunity to move some serious power at a company focused on creating a reliable and fully renewable electric grid year-round!

What you'll do: Identify requirements for key power conversion system components, as well as the auxiliary and BMS electronics that have mutual interfaces

Plan and execute tests that validate basic functionality and characterize performance of in-house prototypes and first-articles provided by vendors

Design and prototype test fixtures systems that route, control, monitor, disconnect and protect the power system, from enclosure to inverter

Engage with external vendors and our Supply Chain to drive and monitor third-party testing of electromechanical components that can meet design requirements at scale

Produce test plans, operating procedures, and requirements for repeating functional and reliability tests internally, as well as communicating those tests to production vendors

Evaluate, propose and implement tools, equipment and protection systems necessary for performing tests on a DUT

Scale experience gained from your lab tests to real-world product applications through hands-on opportunities at our first-in-kind field installations

Support other aspects of the power conversion system design, test and release process and grow as team and product needs evolve

What you'll bring: 2+ years of industry experience and test engineering, with background in a product development environment, specifically for electric power generation, distribution, energy storage, or drivetrains

Bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical engineering or electromechanical engineering

Strong understanding of circuit fundamentals, AC and DC power systems, and the thermal and mechanical implications of these circuits at high power and high voltage

Expertise in manipulating DC and AC bench supplies, oscilloscopes, current and voltage probes, power meters, data acquisition, hi-pot and continuity testers and other electronics test equipment

Ability to prototype electrical assemblies, with a focus on producing high quality build instructions to our support team informed by first hand experience and exceptional workmanship

Discipline around high-voltage (1500 V) and high-current (> 2 kA); experience with NFPA 70E a plus

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain design decisions, summarize observations, and absorb information and requirements from other teams

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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 a clean and equitable energy future, we need everyone at the table. We strive to form a team as diverse as the communities we will serve with our technology, and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees. 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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