Senior Test Engineer (Process Development)Reliability & Test * Berkeley, CA * Full time * On-site

Form Energy; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 128,662 - 160,807; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Holistic benefits package

Paid parental leave

100% medical/dental/vision coverage

Job summary

Form Energy in Berkeley, CA is seeking a Sr. Test Engineer (Process Development) to advance our multi-day battery testing program. You will own test procedures, develop robust workflows, and ensure data integrity while scaling laboratory testing.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, implement automation with Python and in-house software, and help translate lab learnings into scalable, safe processes for production deployment.

Qualifications

• Degree in chemical or electrical engineering or related field plus 4+ years of method development experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Safety first mindset in lab and operations.
• Proven ownership of procedures and work instructions.
• Hands-on experience testing your own designs across diverse systems.
• Lab proficiency with electrical hazards and SDS practices.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL with data-analysis/automation experience.
• Excellent collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Own commissioning and testing processes for large lab-scale batteries.
• Create and maintain robust documentation for knowledge transfer across the company.
• Optimize procedures and workflows focusing on safety, efficiency, and data integrity.
• Translate lab learnings into practical field procedures.
• Develop automation strategies using Python and in-house software to improve data acquisition and safety.
• Maintain understanding of product systems to inform best practices.
• Support deployment and maintenance of test systems with engineers and technicians.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data analysis

Automation

Method development

Communication

Safety mindset

Collaboration

Education

Chemical or Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

In-house testing software

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

The Test Engineering team at Form Energy is hiring a Sr. Test Engineer (Process Development) for our Electrochemical test team in Berkeley, CA. This role works collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team to deliver battery testing best practices that enable the development of Form Energy's multi-day batteries. You will become an expert on our systems and use your knowledge to drive safety and efficiency in workflows while not compromising on data integrity or asset health. You will interface with partner teams across the organization to understand end user and operational requirements and deliver robust solutions through both methods and automation tools.

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!

Relocation assistance is available.

What you\'ll do

• Own and develop the processes for commissioning and testing our largest lab scale batteries.
• Create and maintain robust documentation and supplementary material to turn valuable knowledge into resources for use and context across the company.
• Optimize procedures, evolving quick-turn workflows into refined strategies, focusing on improvements ranging from safety to efficiency and data integrity.
• Contribute to the translation of best practices into the field, ensuring learnings in the lab aid procedures downstream.
• Formulate and implement automation strategies utilizing Python and in-house testing software to streamline battery testing procedures, improve data acquisition, enable safe operation of test systems, and enhance overall system performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align automation solutions with project goals and operational requirements.
• Maintain a multi-faceted understanding of our constantly evolving product from fluid and electrical systems to electrochemistry in order to make informed decisions on best practices.
• Work closely with engineers, technicians, and project managers to support the deployment and maintenance of test systems. Provide technical support and training to ensure effective use of your owned processes.

What you\'ll bring

• Degree in chemical or electrical engineering or related field and 4+ years of experience in method development.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• A safety first mindset.
• Proven experience owning procedures and work instructions while keeping up to date with constantly evolving subject matter.
• Hands-on expertise executing tests of your own design across a wide breadth of systems.
• Comfortable in a lab setting and familiarity with electrical hazards/caustic material safety and SDS usage.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL and experienced with data analysis/tool creation for automation.
• Excellent collaboration skills, with a track record of working effectively with cross-functional teams, engineers, technicians, and project managers to support system deployment and maintenance.

#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.

Compensation Range: $128,662 - $160,807