12013 Engineering Technician

Management Solutions, Inc; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Form is seeking Engineering Technicians on a 6-month contract to build out test stands and prepare for the next wave of test modules. You will work with engineers to assemble prototypes, install them into stands, and validate functionality before tests.

The role requires handling electrolyte chemicals, safety-focused processes, and proactive problem-solving in a fast-paced lab environment. You will decommission modules, document procedures, and maintain organized records while staying compliant

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on technician experience with mechanical/electrical systems or an associate's degree in engineering.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, P&IDs, and CAD, and build to drawings with high precision.
• Ability to execute established procedures independently and seek input from senior technicians and engineers when needed.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to follow safety protocols around hazardous systems.
• Comfort with wearing PPE while working with electrolyte chemicals.
• Willingness to complete hazardous materials training before starting chemical work.
• Strong written communication and documentation, track work in Jira.
• Pride in craftsmanship and high-quality, reliable assembly work.
• Proactive, resourceful mindset with attention to detail.
• Collaborative, asks questions and raises issues early.
• Physically able to lift up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Build prototype subassemblies from drawings and instructions.
• Identify and recommend tooling to speed up prototype builds and test fixture assembly.
• Install subassemblies and hardware into test stands.
• Validate systems after build using test plans and checklists.
• Safely decommission and remove test modules and prep stands for new modules.
• Handle, transfer, and dispose of electrolyte and chemical waste per SDS and procedures.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues with engineers when needed.
• Take initiative to close gaps like missing parts or unclear instructions.
• Escalate issues and safety concerns to engineers promptly with detail.
• Maintain clear records of builds, validation results, and modifications.
• Keep lab and test stand areas organized, clean, and safe.

Skills

Electrical schematics

P&IDs

CAD

Reading engineering drawings

Jira

Safety awareness

Education

Associate’s degree in engineering

Job description

The Test Operations team at Form is responsible for receiving, bring up, maintenance, and decommissioning of our test article prototypes, along with the retrofitting and build of our test beds. We’re looking for Engineering Technicians on a 6-month contract to help us build out our test stands and prepare them for the next wave of incoming test modules.

In this role, you’ll work closely with engineers and technicians to build prototype subassemblies, install them into test stands, and validate that the systems work correctly after the build. You’ll also decommission a high volume of test modules to clear stands for upcoming tests, which involves regular handling of electrolyte chemicals. We’re looking for someone who can ramp quickly and contribute from the first few weeks.

What You’ll Do

• Build prototype subassemblies in alignment with engineers, working from drawings, work instructions, and established build methods
• Identify and recommend specialized tooling that would speed up prototype builds and test fixture assembly
• Install subassemblies and supporting hardware into test stands
• Validate systems after the build, using established test plans and checklists, to confirm they function correctly before they go into test
• Safely decommission and remove a large number of test modules from test stands and prepare the stands for incoming modules
• Handle, transfer, and dispose of electrolyte and chemical waste in accordance with SDS requirements, site EHS procedures, and spill response protocols
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues found during build and validation, resolving task-level problems and bringing in engineers when the issue needs more judgment
• Take initiative on task-level gaps, such as missing parts, unclear work instructions, or stands that aren’t ready, and close them proactively
• Escalate issues, anomalies, and safety concerns that are beyond your scope to engineers and leads promptly, with enough detail to act on
• Maintain clear, comprehensive, and accurate records of builds, validation results, system modifications, and decommissioning steps so knowledge is shared across the team
• Keep lab and test stand areas organized, clean, and safe at all times

What You’ll Bring

• 4+ years of related hands-on experience as a technician working with mechanical and/or electrical systems, or an associate’s degree in an engineering field; experience with battery, solar, or other high-powered equipment is a plus
• Working knowledge in at least one of the following: electrical schematics, P&IDs, communication protocols, fabrication, or CAD, with the ability to read engineering drawings and procedures and build to them with high precision
• Ability to execute established procedures and standard methods independently, and to seek input from senior technicians and engineers when a judgment call comes up
• Strong safety awareness, with the ability to follow safety protocols and risk assessments around high-energy or hazardous systems
• Comfort with frequent and long-term wear of heavy PPE (chemical suits, face shields, chemical-resistant gloves, steel-toed boots, etc.) while working with electrolyte chemicals
• Prior experience handling industrial or laboratory chemicals, or willingness to complete required hazardous materials training before starting chemical work
• Strong written communication skills, with a track record of clear, actionable documentation and of tracking work in a system like Jira
• Pride in craftsmanship, delivering high-quality, reliable, and clean assembly work
• A proactive, resourceful mindset and attention to detail
• A collaborative approach, with comfort asking questions and raising issues early
• Physically able to frequently lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds