Jobs in Berkeley, CA

About the role

Form Energy is hiring a Staff Test Engineer to join our Test Engineering team. In this position, you will design, develop, and implement test strategies and prioritizing tests, in partnership with design teams, to ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of our energy storage products. You will leverage your strong background in mechanical and electrical component-level and system-level functional testing skills in order to succeed in this position. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!

What you'll bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with 7-10 years of deep technical experience in Test Engineering, data analysis, and a proven track record of leading complex hardware verification programs.
• Advanced degrees may substitute work experience.
• Several years of hands-on experience with air and liquid handling/circulation systems.
• Expertise in defining end-to-end test campaigns, sensor and data acquisition strategies for new programs, and establishing the standard for test reporting and data integrity for the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to create formal networks with key contacts outside your own area of expertise (e.g., Firmware, Reliability, Safety) to align validation plans.
• Ability to manage complex issues by exercising judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Sense of urgency and self-driven to hit difficult schedule targets.
• A proven track record of serving as a technical or team lead, training and educating other technical staff, with a strong track record of proactively and deliberately removing blockers for others.
• Proficiency in understanding in-house and external lab capabilities, and direct/coordinate test execution at external labs per business needs.
• 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.
• This starts from day one.