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FORMENERGY

Engineering Test Technician

FORMENERGYBerkeley, CA
Posted Sep 28 · Last Verified Sep 28
💰 $65,000 – $95,000/yrFull-timemanufacturing and productionassembly and installationelectrician

Quick Summary

Engineering Test Technician for Form Energy's battery module prototypes in Berkeley, CA, requiring 4+ years of hands-on experience with high-powered equipment and electrical troubleshooting.

Skills & Keywords

electrical troubleshootinghigh-voltage systemsbattery testingPLC systems

What you'll do:

  • Support installation, commissioning, decommissioning, and operations for Form’s battery module prototypes.
  • Perform hands-on troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical systems to identify and resolve root causes of complex failures.
  • Conduct wiring and assembly of industrial control, power, and data acquisition circuitry with high precision.
  • 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.
  • Support the execution of performance testing, attain data, and communicate findings to Engineering to improve performance.
  • Maintain clear, comprehensive, and accurate logs of test data, system modifications, and troubleshooting steps to ensure seamless knowledge sharing across the test operations team.
  • Maintain and keep our cell and module lab spaces organized, clean, and safe at all times.

Role Description

The Test Operations team at Form is responsible for receiving, bring up, maintenance, and decommissioning of our test article prototypes. Along with the retrofitting and build of our test beds. We're looking for an experienced engineering technician to join our team in Berkeley, CA, to help us bring our groundbreaking battery modules to life.

In this role, you will be a key member of the Test Operations team, working closely with engineers and technicians to install, commission, test, operate, and troubleshoot the electrical and mechanical systems in our prototypes. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!

What you'll bring:

  • 4+ years of hands-on experience as a technician working with high-powered 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.
  • A solid understanding of networking principles and PLC systems, alongside familiarity with industrial communication protocols 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.
  • Strong written communication skills with a proven track record of creating clear, actionable technical documentation and tracking work using Jira.
  • A strong work ethic rooted in a deep pride in craftsmanship—ensuring high-quality, reliable, and clean assembly and wiring work.
  • An attention to the details and proactive mindset.
  • Physically able to frequently lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

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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 accommodations@formenergy.com. 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.

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About FORMENERGY

Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company that manufactures cost-effective, multi-day energy storage technology using iron-air batteries designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable.

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