Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer

Form Energy; Weirton (WV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums

12 weeks paid leave for new parents

Competitive salary and stock options

Job summary

Form Energy is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer to develop and deploy testing equipment integral to the production of advanced energy storage technology. Located in Weirton, WV, this role offers the chance to engage with diverse teams to create solutions for manufacturing challenges.

The ideal candidate will possess over 5 years of experience, proficiency in programming languages like Python or LabVIEW, and expertise in automated testing. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare coverage, competitive salaries, and generous parental leave.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing automated test systems in manufacturing.
• Experience with at least one programming language such as LabVIEW, Python, or similar.
• Familiarity with electrical test methodologies and troubleshooting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy manufacturing test equipment and software.
• Design scalable test software and operator workflows.
• Lead root-cause investigations for hardware and software failures.

Skills

Automated test systems

LabVIEW

Python

C#

C++

Go

Data acquisition hardware

Communication protocols

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

BS in Computer Engineering

BS in Computer Science

Tools

PLC programming

Instrumentation

Job description

Role Description

Form Energy is hiring a Manufacturing Test Engineer to develop and deploy manufacturing test equipment, software, and data systems supporting the production of our breakthrough energy storage technology. This engineer will work closely with Product Development, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, MES, and Operations teams to create robust test solutions for new products, process changes, and factory expansion initiatives.

Relocation assistance is available.

What you'll do:

• Design and maintain scalable test software, intuitive GUIs, and operator workflows for cell, module, and pack-level manufacturing.


• Develop, deploy, and validate production test equipment, fixtures, PLCs, and instrumentation architectures for new product introductions.


• Link test software and hardware seamlessly with MES, databases, factory automation platforms, and traceability systems.


• Partner with EHS to design safe test systems utilizing interlocks, barriers, and lockout/tagout procedures for high‑voltage environments.


• Work with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations to define test requirements, support factory expansions, and co‑own PFMEAs and control plans.


• Implement automated data collection, validation, and reporting while maintaining strict revision control for software and deployment packages.


• Lead root‑cause investigations and resolve complex hardware, software, and process failures during commissioning and production ramps.


• Create technical documentation—including test procedures, work instructions, and troubleshooting guides—and support operator training.

What you'll bring:

• 5+ years of experience developing automated test systems in manufacturing, product development, or industrial environments.


• Experience and expertise with at least one programming language such as LabVIEW, Python, C#, C++, Go, or similar.


• Experience establishing test architectures, software frameworks, processes, and standards that enable long‑term growth and operational scalability.


• Experience integrating instrumentation, data acquisition hardware, and automated test equipment.


• Experience with industrial and embedded communication protocols such as CAN, Modbus, Ethernet‑based protocols, UART, SPI, I2C, Protobuf, or similar technologies.


• Familiarity with electrical test methodologies and troubleshooting techniques.


• Demonstrated ownership of complete test systems from concept through deployment.


• Experience leading technical projects and mentoring junior engineers.


• Experience integrating manufacturing test systems with MES, databases, or enterprise software systems.


• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.


• Experience developing and scaling manufacturing test systems from prototype, pilot, or low‑volume production environments into high‑volume manufacturing.


• Experience supporting new factory launches, production ramp activities, or capacity expansion initiatives.


• Experience working with embedded systems, microcontrollers, embedded Linux platforms, or battery management systems.


• Familiarity with firmware validation, hardware‑software integration, and communication protocol troubleshooting.

Where you'll work:

This role is based at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV—an easy commute from the city of Pittsburgh, PA. This 550,000-square‑foot facility is our hub for high‑volume battery production and a leader in the new era of American energy manufacturing. Relocation assistance is available.

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.

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.