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Manager, Test Infrastructure

Form Energy, Inc
Berkeley, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2025

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.

Role Description

The Test Infrastructure team is seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Manager of Test Infrastructure to lead a team responsible for the design, development, and deployment of test equipment used in the characterization of battery cells and modules. This role is critical to ensuring our test systems are robust, scalable, and aligned with best engineering and safety practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, leadership experience, and a passion for building test platforms that drive innovation in energy storage technology.

What you'll do:

  • Lead and manage a team of engineers responsible for the end-to-end development of test systems, from concept to deployment.

  • Own the technical direction of test infrastructure design, ensuring the systems support battery performance, reliability, and design validation.

  • Oversee the procurement of components required for fabrication, balancing cost, lead times, and system requirements.

  • Conduct and facilitate HAZID (Hazard Identification) assessments on test systems to proactively mitigate risks and ensure safety compliance.

  • Establish and drive a structured product development process, emphasizing documentation best practices to enhance system maintainability and scalability.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including test engineers, operations, and safety teams, to ensure alignment on infrastructure needs and integration.

  • Provide technical leadership and decision-making around system architectures, instrumentation, and data acquisition strategies.

What you'll bring:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or a related Engineering field.

  • 5 years of experience in test system development, automation, or related fields, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.

  • Strong expertise in test equipment design, instrumentation, and data acquisition for electrochemical or high-power systems.

  • Experience with procurement, supplier management, and fabrication processes.

  • Demonstrated ability to drive structured engineering processes, including documentation and safety assessments.

  • Familiarity with HAZID, FMEA, or other risk assessment methodologies.

  • Excellent communication and team leadership skills, with the ability to mentor engineers and collaborate across disciplines.

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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.

Compensation Range: $170.3K - $211.2K

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