Form Energy

Senior Electrical Engineer, Test Infrastructure

Weirton, WV · Senior · Full-time

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About the role

Form Energy is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Systems Test team.
In this role, you will bridge the gap between heavy industrial power distribution, custom automated test equipment (ATE), and precision instrumentation.
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!

Own the electrical design and delivery of supporting test infrastructure-including instrumented server racks, automated test equipment, power distribution panels, and safety interlock subsystems-needed to run validation profiles on pack- and quad-pack scale test assets.
Design and layout industrial control panels utilizing Beckhoff PLCs, EtherCAT I/O modules, and safety controllers in compliance with UL 508A and NFPA 79 standards.
Collaborate closely with Test and Product Engineering teams to translate complex system-level test cases (e.g., thermal-runaway mitigation, multi-pack balancing, cross-current transients, and state-machine verification) into physical, automated test infrastructure.
Implement isolated sensing and grounding schemes to ensure noise-free instrumentation and data acquisition in high-voltage, high-current, and highly inductive switching environments.
Lead the physical bring-up, dry-run debugging, and commissioning of newly engineered test racks and panels in the engineering lab and on the factory floor.
Facilitate and support the hands-on commissioning and troubleshooting activities associated with pack and multi-pack test assets directly.
To build America's energy future, we need everyone at the table.

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
5+ years of experience designing, building, and deploying physical test systems, automated test equipment (ATE), or industrial automation panels.
Direct experience with sensors, power electronics, data acquisition, and control systems.
Proactive prototyping experience, including tooling (crimping, soldering, etc.), troubleshooting with oscilloscopes/meters, and general PCBA rework.
Solid understanding of UL 508A (Industrial Control Panels), NFPA 79 (Industrial Machinery), and NEC/NFPA 70 electrical standards.
Proven track record of integrating programmable high-power DC systems (e.g., Keysight, NH Research, Chroma), Beckhoff PLC hardware, and industrial DAQs (e.g., National Instruments, Keithley).
Familiarity with BMS architecture, communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, etc.), and firmware test methodologies is highly preferred.

Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy's culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that.

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.
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.

equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

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