Senior Engineering Technician, Prototype Shop

Doist; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Form Energy is hiring a Senior Engineering Technician, Prototype Shop to join the Tech Operations team, supporting fabrication, assembly, and refinement of first‑of‑kind hardware for our energy storage platforms. You will turn CAD models and evolving designs into functional prototypes, troubleshoot issues, and help standardize processes to improve quality, safety, and efficiency across the shop.

Collaborating with engineers and manufacturing colleagues, you’ll help scale our battery technology

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on prototype or R&D experience in fast-paced environments.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and ability to diagnose issues independently.
• Experience building complex assemblies directly from CAD models and drawings.
• Comfortable using a wide variety of shop equipment and tools safely.
• Experience improving shop organization and build processes.

Responsibilities

• Build, modify, troubleshoot, and validate first-of-kind prototypes.
• Interpret incomplete drawings and evolving CAD concepts into hardware.
• Identify build issues and improve designs, tooling, and methods.
• Set up and maintain prototype work areas and equipment for safety and efficiency.
• Develop and improve prototype build processes and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to remove roadblocks.

Skills

Prototype development

Mechanical troubleshooting

CAD models

Shop equipment

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Job description

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.

Role Description

Form Energy is hiring a Senior Engineering Technician, Prototype Shop to join the Tech Operations team, supporting the organization through the fabrication, assembly, and refinement of first-of-kind hardware. This role is designed for an experienced technician who thrives in a fast-paced R&D environment, taking ownership of builds while helping drive quality, efficiency, and execution across the shop.

You will be a trusted technical resource for engineering teams, turning CAD models, drawings, and evolving designs into functional prototypes. From mechanical assemblies, custom fixtures and prototype equipment, you will use your mechanical intuition and hands‑on experience to solve challenges, provide design feedback, and keep engineering projects moving. You'll also help improve shop organization, processes, and best practices while setting a high standard for craftsmanship and safety.

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!

What you'll do:

• Build, modify, troubleshoot, and validate first-of-kind mechanical and electromechanical prototypes to support engineering development and testing.

• Work directly with engineers to interpret incomplete drawings, CAD models, and evolving engineering concepts into functional, high‑quality hardware.

• Identify build issues and recommend improvements to designs, tooling, assembly methods, and overall prototype manufacturability.

• Set up, organize, and maintain prototype work areas, tooling, fixtures, and shop equipment to support a safe and efficient build environment.

• Develop and improve prototype build processes, work instructions, shop standards, and documentation to increase quality, consistency, and efficiency.

• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to remove roadblocks, resolve technical challenges, and keep builds moving forward.

What you'll bring:

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in prototype, R&D, engineering, or advanced manufacturing environments supporting fast‑paced product development.

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills with the ability to independently diagnose issues, develop practical solutions, and execute with minimal direction.

• Experience building complex assemblies directly from CAD models, engineering drawings, and evolving engineering documentation.

• Comfortable and proficient using a wide variety of shop equipment, hand tools, power tools, and fabrication equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

• Experience improving shop organization, workflow, tooling, build processes, and overall operational efficiency in a prototype environment.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Tech Operations teams.

• Passion for building high‑quality hardware, continuously improving processes, and enabling engineering teams to move quickly from concept to prototype.

#LI-Onsite

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.

If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact [e-mail]. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.

Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.