Senior Field Engineering Technician

Form Energy; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 56,481 - 70,257; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

100% coverage of medical premiums

Stock options

At least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents

Generous vacation policies

Job summary

An innovative energy technology company in California seeks a Senior Field Engineering Technician to join their Test Engineering team. This role involves supporting installation and operations of battery system prototypes, troubleshooting high-voltage systems, and requires a minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package are provided, including 100% coverage of medical premiums for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience as a field technician with high-power equipment.
• Experience with battery or solar systems is a plus.
• Highly safety-conscious with training in high-voltage risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Support installation and commissioning of battery system prototypes.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems.
• Conduct wiring and assembly of industrial control circuitry.

Skills

High-power equipment troubleshooting

Electrical schematic reading

Industrial communication protocols

Safety protocols training

Physical ability to lift heavy loads

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Field Engineering Technician role at Form Energy.

Base pay range: $41.00/hr - $51.00/hr.

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 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 — 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.

Role Description

The Test Engineering team at Form is responsible for testing, operating, and maintaining our full‑scale system prototypes. We’re looking for an experienced field technician to join our team in Oakland, CA, with as‑needed support at the Form Factory in Weirton, WV, and help us bring our groundbreaking battery system to life.

What you’ll do

• Support installation, commissioning, and operations for Form’s fielded battery system prototypes.
• Perform hands‑on troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical systems to identify and resolve root causes.
• Conduct wiring and assembly of industrial control, power, and data acquisition circuitry.
• Execute test plans to characterize the performance and functionality of battery systems under the direction of engineers.
• Support Form’s first‑responder program to minimize energized downtime.
• Travel up to 50% to prototype sites within the U.S., with a home base at the Oakland, CA test site.

What you’ll bring

• 7+ years of hands‑on experience as a field technician working with high‑power equipment; experience with battery or solar systems is a plus.
• Proficient in troubleshooting complex electrical issues in high‑voltage systems and able to read electrical schematics and single‑line diagrams.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols, including CAN Bus and Modbus, for system‑level debugging.
• Highly safety‑conscious with training in high‑voltage risk assessment, safety protocols, and experience working around heavy construction equipment.
• Comfortable with frequent and long‑term wear of heavy PPE (steel‑toed boots, face shields, chemical suits, etc.) as required.
• Physically able to frequently lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

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.

All reasonable accommodations for the interview process are available. 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.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology