Senior Electronics 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. Trial production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and this year, production will take off to high volumes at our new factory 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.

We are looking for an experienced electronics technician to support the engineering development of Form Energy's groundbreaking battery system. This role is embedded directly within the Systems product development organization and will work closely with engineers to set up, test, and troubleshoot novel circuits as part of our battery management and power collection systems. You will have direct experience with electronics and high-power electrical systems and will be ready to learn new concepts and methods and apply them in a dynamic lab environment. This role presents a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of a new product at the cutting edge of clean technology.

• Support installation and commissioning activities for the electrical controls and electrical labs at Form Energy's Berkeley facility

• Support PCBA bring-up, evaluation, rework, and failure analysis during the design process

• Perform wiring, equipment assembly, and circuit reconfiguration for specific tests

• Build wire-harnesses and cable inspection processes

• Execute test plans to characterize the performance and functionality of power conversion systems under the direction of electrical engineers

• Plan and carry out electronics reliability and lifetime stress testing

• Support troubleshooting and failure root cause analysis as part of engineering prototyping activities

• Document observations, metrics, and results throughout testing activities

• 4+ years experience as a technician or in a hands-on technical, lab or field environment

• Proficiency with PCBA troubleshooting

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

• Deep experience with electrical tasks such as wiring, soldering, and cable assembly; conscientiousness of electrical safety

• Ability to read electrical schematics and single-line diagrams

• Experience working with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ability to contribute to updates and creation of new SOPs

• Proficiency with software productivity tools such as Slack, Confluence, and Google Workspace

• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills

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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.