Senior R&D Electrical Technician

Form Energy is a team of passionate people tackling the challenge of climate change through transformationally low cost energy storage. Our team members are active learners who enjoy working on tough technology problems in massive markets and embody our values of humanity, excellence and creativity. The company is backed by a diverse set of committed investors and we have raised over $100M to date.We are looking for a hands-on individual to help us develop our core technology by providing electrical and electronic solutions for design challenges posed during the development of our largest-scale experimental batteries. In this role, you will work as a part of our Technical Operations team and coordinate directly with our Reactor Development and Systems Engineering teams to perform fabrication work for huge grid-scale batteries. The ideal candidate will feel comfortable independently designing, fabricating, and implementing custom built electrical solutions tailored to meet unique design challenges. This position offers an exciting opportunity for an individual to sharpen their technical skills and lend their experience to directly impact the development of a breakthrough technology.

What You'll Do

• Prepare, fabricate, and maintain our largest prototypes and test related infrastructure and safety systems as specified by designs & schematics
• Design and then implement custom electrical harnesses for power and data around our test infrastructure
• Document and organize device assembly notes for performance traceability
• Participate in design reviews
• Help build out a best-in-class electronics lab for rapid prototyping
• Facilitate installation and assembly of new equipment
• Lead workshop and laboratory continuous improvement efforts
• Help train and mentor a growing team of technicians, engineers, and scientists

What We're Looking For

• 7+ years of experience working with electrical and electronic systems in an industrial or test and validation setting.
• Familiarity with electrical power systems, cabling, control and data acquisition systems.
• Familiarity with organizing and maintaining component inventory
• Written and oral communication skills within a group of peers and broader organization
• Comfort using digital tools. We use Asana, Slack, Confluence, and GSuite among others

Compensation, Benefits, and Perks Form Energy is committed to equitable compensation and we offer a generous benefits package to make sure you have the support you need. We cover 100% of employee premiums and 80% of dependent premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance. We offer a flexible Paid Time Off program and every employee, regardless of gender identity or expression, is eligible for 12 weeks of paid parental bonding leave. We offer a 401k and all employees are granted stock options. A full listing of our benefits is available on our careers page. At Form Energy, we are working toward a 100% renewable energy future for everyone in the world. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees and are seeking to build a team that reflects the diversity of the people we hope to serve with our revolutionary products. Form Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.