Test Development Engineer II
Form Energy · Somerville, United States · 2mo ago
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 Engineer role will join a growing Test Development team, part of our Test Operations group in support of developing Form’s cutting edge Iron-Air battery technology. Working within this large cross-functional technology group, you will support battery testing, and improve upon + create novel test capability tools and methods that allow Form to have high confidence in its technology development.
In this role, you also will drive continuous improvement of test methods and operational factors. You’ll act as a source of technical expertise to various internal customer teams - being a valuable contributor towards our goal of enabling a better, smarter grid. Relocation assistance is available.
What you'll do:
Support improvement and new capability projects on Form’s proprietary battery cycling test stands
Develop new methodology and verification suites for controlling Form Energy’s product scale test vehicles
Support advanced cell and test system troubleshooting + RCAs, Gage R&R
Verify reliability of our battery test metadata, ensuring consistent battery performance
Write and release battery test protocols using Form Energy’s in-house test software
Own review process of Form test protocols
What you'll bring:
2+ years of experience in energy storage systems test engineering or development engineering
BS degree in Chemical Engineering, Material Science or equivalent industry experience
Working experience with transport phenomena/mass flow measurement systems
Knowledge of battery test methods, device/sensors
Proficiency in coding and creation of data tools: Python Scripting, SQL, as well as writing advanced battery test scripts
High laboratory safety standards
Commitment to excellence, including strong documentation skills/organizational habits
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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.