Form Energy · 1 day ago
Electrical Engineer II, Test Infrastructure
Berkeley, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$97K/yr - $128K/yr
3+ years expForm Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company focused on revolutionizing energy storage. The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for designing and delivering test equipment for critical tests across iron-air battery systems, contributing to the scaling of battery technology.
BatteryEnergyEnergy StoragePower GridRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Design, build, and deploy custom electrical test equipment supporting battery and ancillary hardware testing
Develop test systems ranging from benchtop setups to fully integrated automated machines
Architect and implement test equipment for BMS verification, including bench-level functional test setups, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) systems for firmware and controls algorithm verification testing, reliability test beds, and compliance/certification test beds
Collaborate with firmware, hardware, and test operations teams to define test infrastructure requirements and translate them into practical solutions
Specify and integrate sensors, instrumentation, data acquisition, and control systems into test equipment
Contribute to the software development of test beds, including control, automation, and data acquisition functionality
Ensure equipment designs meet safety, reliability, and compliance standards for high-power and hazardous systems
Document test system designs, usage guidelines, and validation procedures
Support troubleshooting, maintenance, and continuous improvement of deployed test infrastructure
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
3+ years of experience in electrical design and/or test equipment development (battery or energy systems experience is a plus)
Proficiency with eCAD tools for PCB, control panel and harness designs
Proficiency with mCAD tools for fixture designs
Experience developing hardware-in-the-loop or automated test systems
Familiarity with BMS architecture, communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, etc.), and firmware test methodologies
Hands-on experience with sensors, power electronics, data acquisition, and control systems
Strong understanding of safety and compliance considerations in high-power and/or chemical environments
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance speed, rigor, and safety
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees
80% of healthcare premiums for dependents
At least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents)
Generous vacation policies
Company
Form Energy
Form Energy is an energy technology company that produces electric grids and accelerates the transition to clean energy.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.57BKey Investors
Trinity CapitalT. Rowe PriceUS Department of Energy
2024-12-16Debt Financing· $50M
2024-10-09Series F· $405M
2024-08-06Grant· $147M
Leadership Team
Mateo Jaramillo
CEO/co-founder
Marco Ferrara
Co-Founder, Chief Digital Officer
Recent News
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