Senior Battery Test Technician - Drive Breakthrough Storage

Form Energy; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health coverage (100%)

Parental leave (12+ weeks)

Generous vacation

Job summary

Form Energy is hiring a Senior Test Technician to support full-scale battery testing efforts. You will be part of the Test Execution team, executing, maintaining, and troubleshooting tests for iron-air batteries.

The role requires familiarity with battery testing tools and a proactive approach to applying new methods to advance breakthrough technology. The position involves a 40-hour work week with mandatory weekend shifts and a 4 out of 6 weekend day rotation, contributing to a fast-growing

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in an electrochemical, electrical, or mechanical testing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills to diagnose system failures and implement effective solutions.
• Understanding of electrical wiring, circuit troubleshooting, and test instrumentation.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in refining processes and solving technical challenges.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate across engineering, infrastructure, and software teams.
• High attention to detail to ensure reliable test data collection.

Responsibilities

• Set up, execute, and dismantle electrochemical test devices.
• Identify and resolve complex issues with test equipment, configurations, and battery systems in collaboration with engineers and vendors.
• Improve SOPs and troubleshooting guides to boost efficiency, safety, and data quality.
• Provide guidance on test processes, supporting junior technicians and collaborating with engineers to refine test methods.
• Track electrochemical testing status using digital tools (e.g., Jira, Slack, Confluence, GSuite) and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Promote lab safety and chemical hygiene best practices to ensure a clean and productive environment.

Skills

Electrochemical testing

Electrical testing

Mechanical testing

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Tools

Jira

Slack

Confluence

GSuite

Job description

Form Energy is hiring a Senior Test Technician to support full-scale battery testing efforts. You will be part of the Test Execution team, executing, maintaining, and troubleshooting tests for iron-air batteries.

The role requires familiarity with battery testing tools and a proactive approach to applying new methods to advance breakthrough technology. The position involves a 40-hour work week with mandatory weekend shifts and a 4 out of 6 weekend day rotation, contributing to a fast-growing