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.<h2>Role Description</h2>Form Energy is hiring a Staff Electrical Engineer to impact development and validation of our groundbreaking battery technology. As part of our BMS Hardware &amp; Electrical System team, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of PCBA design — from requirements generation, component selection, schematic &amp; layout development,, release through vendor DFM, bring up, and verification. You will work cross-functionally with mechanical, firmware, and manufacturing teams to deliver PCBAs that meet the highest safety and compliance standards.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! Relocation assistance is available. <h3>What you'll do:</h3><ul style=""><li>Responsible for the full lifecycle of PCBA design — from requirements generation, component selection, schematic &amp; layout development, design release through vendor DFM, bring up, verification, configuration management, sustaining</li><li>Ensure PCBA designs meet safety, reliability, and compliance standards for high-power and hazardous systems</li><li>Create requirements, DFMEA/CFMEA, electrical block diagrams, simulations, analysis, schematics, layouts, bring-up/test plans, and 8 Discipline (8D) reports</li><li>Work cross functionally with System Engineering, Mechanical/Electro-Mechnical, Firmware/Software, &amp; Test/Verification teams to define, design, &amp; test PCBAs and resolve Electrical System related issues</li><li>Support troubleshooting, maintenance, and continuous improvement of released PCBA designs</li><li>Document Design Concepts, Architecture, Block Diagrams, Bring-Up/Test Results, Root Cause Investigations, and Decision Matrices</li></ul><h3>What you'll bring:</h3><ul style=""><li>Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 7+ years of relevant experience (battery or energy storage systems experience is a plus); OR Master's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.</li><li>Proficiency in PCBA design ECAD SW Altium or equivalent</li><li>Hands-on experience with sensors, power electronics (high voltage, high power, AC, SMPS, LDO), processing (MCU, MPU, SOM), networking (Ethernet, CAN-FD, isoSPI), on board communication (SPI, UART, I2C, JTAG), data acquisition (IO, ADC, DAC), and control systems (gate drivers, motor drivers, HSD)</li><li>Strong understanding of safety and compliance considerations in high-power and/or chemical environments</li><li>Demonstrated experience designing PCBAs and Electrical Systems to UL 991, 1973, 9540, 1998 requirements</li><li>Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance speed, rigor, and safety</li><li>Familiarity with the SW including PLM (e.g. Arena or Team Center), product development SW (e.g. JIRA) and requirement management tools (e.g. JAMA)</li><li>Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment </li></ul> #LI-OnsiteHumanity 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.

We are developing a new class of cost-effective, multi-day energy storage systems that will enable a reliable and fully-renewable electric grid year-round.

Staff Electrical Engineer

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.<h2>Role Description</h2>Form Energy is hiring a Staff Electrical Engineer to impact development and validation of our groundbreaking battery technology. As part of our BMS Hardware &amp; Electrical System team, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of PCBA design — from requirements generation, component selection, schematic &amp; layout development,, release through vendor DFM, bring up, and verification. You will work cross-functionally with mechanical, firmware, and manufacturing teams to deliver PCBAs that meet the highest safety and compliance standards.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! Relocation assistance is available. <h3>What you'll do:</h3><ul><li>Responsible for the full lifecycle of PCBA design — from requirements generation, component selection, schematic &amp; layout development, design release through vendor DFM, bring up, verification, configuration management, sustaining</li><li>Ensure PCBA designs meet safety, reliability, and compliance standards for high-power and hazardous systems</li><li>Create requirements, DFMEA/CFMEA, electrical block diagrams, simulations, analysis, schematics, layouts, bring-up/test plans, and 8 Discipline (8D) reports</li><li>Work cross functionally with System Engineering, Mechanical/Electro-Mechnical, Firmware/Software, &amp; Test/Verification teams to define, design, &amp; test PCBAs and resolve Electrical System related issues</li><li>Support troubleshooting, maintenance, and continuous improvement of released PCBA designs</li><li>Document Design Concepts, Architecture, Block Diagrams, Bring-Up/Test Results, Root Cause Investigations, and Decision Matrices</li></ul><h3>What you'll bring:</h3><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 7+ years of relevant experience (battery or energy storage systems experience is a plus); OR Master's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.</li><li>Proficiency in PCBA design ECAD SW Altium or equivalent</li><li>Hands-on experience with sensors, power electronics (high voltage, high power, AC, SMPS, LDO), processing (MCU, MPU, SOM), networking (Ethernet, CAN-FD, isoSPI), on board communication (SPI, UART, I2C, JTAG), data acquisition (IO, ADC, DAC), and control systems (gate drivers, motor drivers, HSD)</li><li>Strong understanding of safety and compliance considerations in high-power and/or chemical environments</li><li>Demonstrated experience designing PCBAs and Electrical Systems to UL 991, 1973, 9540, 1998 requirements</li><li>Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance speed, rigor, and safety</li><li>Familiarity with the SW including PLM (e.g. Arena or Team Center), product development SW (e.g. JIRA) and requirement management tools (e.g. JAMA)</li><li>Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment </li></ul> #LI-OnsiteHumanity 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.

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