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

Staff Electrical Engineer, Systems Integration / Form Energy, Inc.:

Integrate power system equipment to transfer power from our batteries and the grid. Assemble high power circuitry, execute tests, and collaborate with 3rd party power conversion suppliers to develop our first multi-day storage product. Duties include:

1. Select, commission, and operate high-voltage electrical equipment used for testing and validating power electronics solutions, such as high-voltage transformers, disconnecting devices, and Dielectric strength and isolation measurement devices;

2. Specify and optimize best-in-class power converter solutions, such as inverters, transformers, and DC-DC converters, in collaboration with power conversion suppliers; responsible for integration activities to tailor supplier products to meet specific battery energy storage systems’ (BESS) requirements;

3. Design and develop high-voltage electrical control and power distribution panels, incorporating power conversion devices (such as power supplies and transformers), custom printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), and circuit protection components (e.g., high-voltage contractors, breakers, and fuses);

4. Develop and execute comprehensive systems and component test plans to support engineering design, prototyping, and product validation. Establish product verification procedures for mass manufacturing, including Factory Acceptance Tests and Field Acceptance tests;

5. Conduct root cause analysis, and identify system performance issues. Implement design solutions to improve the BESS’ power collection topology;

6. Develop simulation models for power conversion and circuit interruption devices in collaboration with subject matter experts;

7. Contribute to the cross-functional engineering design of integrated BESS enclosures, including selecting and integrating cable harnesses, mechanical assemblies, and power distribution components.

Up to 30% travel to Form Energy’s WV plant to support manufacturing.

Position Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related engineering field followed by 5 years of post-baccalaureate experience in an electrical engineering-related occupation.

Experience must include the following, which may have been gained concurrently:

1) 5 years of experience developing and integrating electrical systems, including power

distribution systems and power conversion systems;

2) 5 years of experience using electrical schematic and CAD design software, including

Altium, Zuken, or Siemens Capital;

3) 5 years of experience developing and executing test plans for design verification and

validation using communication tools, including CAN communication tools,

measurement devices, including DAQ, and Dielectric strength measurement devices;

4) 5 years of experience working with third-party vendors and multidisciplinary teams in a

design, development, and manufacturing environment;

5) 3 years of experience working with high voltage (>400 V) electrical systems and power

converters using safe work practices per NFPA 70e;

6) 3 years of experience designing electrical systems compliant with standards, including

UL 508A or equivalent, NEC (National Electrical Code), and functional safety standards;

7) 2 years of experience working with simulation tools, including MATLAB/Simulink.

Job site: 765 Heinz Ave., Berkeley, CA 94710. Full-time. Salary: $187,803- $200,067.

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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.