Principal Electrical Engineering TechnicianSystems Electrical Engineering • Berkeley, CA • Full time • On-site

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

Form Energy is hiring an experienced Electrical Engineering Technician to accelerate development of our power collection and battery electrical systems. You will own the build and support of key subsystems within our lab, prototype and pilot projects. This includes the wiring of high-power and high-voltage DC / DC converters, grid-tied AC / DC inverters, transformers and wiring systems for both prototypes and the product-intent design.

Other responsibilities will include custom panel builds to prototype novel control functions, installation and configuration of equipment such as meters, relays and power supplies, and troubleshooting both fielded and laboratory equipment. You will also need to communicate clearly and collaborate with our own Performance team, Integration team and Project Engineering org, especially when reporting on observations and root cause analyses as well as developing SOPs.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of scaling our multi-day energy storage systems at Form and contributing to a sustainable future.

What you'll do :

Own the build of custom electrical panels, working from high level specifications and draft documentation to fill in component placement, wire routing and knock-outs

Build and route larger cable assemblies for high power transmission in a lab or project site environment

Perform light mechanical work, including crimping, punching, drilling, bending, cutting and deburring of metal and plastic

Safely perform electrical tests, such as verifying absence of energy, ground continuity measurements, hi-pot, 3-phase sequencing, thermal measurements and torque checks

Wire electrical equipment, apply labels to terminals, wires and indicators, and provide updates or redlines to build instructions to document any changes in the as-built system

Execute test plans under engineering supervision to validate basic functionality and characterize performance

Place purchase requisitions for components in a bill of materials, as well as generic hardware, such as fasteners, enclosures, wire and fittings based on the application

Occasional local travel to pilot sites to perform retrofits, reworks, tests, inspections, calibrations - with opportunities for out-of-state travel to perform these functions at other field sites

Produce or support documentation, including occasional job hazard analyses (JHAs), observations of abnormal system performance and operating conditions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Support other aspects of the battery system build, test and troubleshooting processes and grow as the team and product needs evolve

What you'll bring :

7+ years experience as a technician or in a hands-on technical role working with high voltage and high power equipment in a lab or field environment

Adept at using various types of equipment, including digital multimeters, thermal cameras and IR thermometers, hydraulic punches, crimp and die sets

Comfortable working with bench power supplies, DAQs, oscilloscopes, and electronic loads; exposure to test and data acquisition automation is a plus

Familiarity with common electrical components, including contactors, fuses, ferrules, DIN power supplies, transformers and breakers

Keen awareness and practice of safety in the workplace, especially around high voltages and energy storage devices; experience with NFPA 70E a plus

Knowledge of different electrical terminations and how to robustly make them - from mechanical and compression lugs, to busbars, to wire-to-board connectors

Exemplary workmanship in electronics assembly, wire routing, component and cable fixturing, crimping, splicing and electromechanical rework, as well as the ability to inspect the work of others

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interpret technical designs, suggest improvements, summarize observations, and absorb information and service requirements

Experience with constructing electrical panels in accordance with UL 508A standards

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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.