Form Energy is developing a new class of cost-effective, multi-day energy storage systems that will enable a reliable and fully-renewable electric grid year-round. Our pioneering battery technology will entirely reshape the global electric system and give it new form.
Learn more about Form Energy at https://www.formenergy.com.
We’re always looking for outstanding people to join our team. If you’re interested, please visit https://formenergy.com/careers/.
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 $360M to date.
Role Description
We are looking for an electrical engineer who can play a key role in the development of our battery module electronics and control systems. This individual will be part of a rapidly growing team responsible for PCBA design, component selection, functional safety, and design validation testing. Ideally, the electrical engineer should have exposure to a broad range of technical challenges and methods in the context of product development, including high voltage electronics design, EMC compliance, and root cause failure analysis. Cross-team collaboration throughout the product development organization is a critical part of this role, so systems-level thinking and multidisciplinary engineering problem solving are key traits of a successful candidate.
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 for full time employees. 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.
What You'll Do:
Design PCBAs and busbars for high voltage DC power flow Collaborate with software and hardware engineers to develop a battery management system (BMS) capable of coordinating functionality and safety responses throughout the systemDevelop the battery module contactor and fusing strategies then implement in lab-scale prototypes Incorporate EMC regulatory requirements into design approachesDevelop and support the execution of test plans to validate electronics and control systems in lab and field environmentsEngage with battery module and system design engineers to build Form’s first generation multi-day storage productSupport the new product introduction and manufacturing scale-up activities, including quality inspection requirement, root cause failure analysis, and test equipment developmentWhat You'll Bring:
BSc or greater in electronics or electrical engineering2+ years experience in product development - experience in energy storage or renewable energy is a plusBackground in electronics development, fabrication, and assembly processesExperience using and debugging industrial controls and serial communication protocolsExperience with EMC/EMI sensitive design and analysisFamiliarity with embedded system, high voltage electronics, and MOSFET switching circuit designsGood analytical problem-solving skillsExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalMust be able to obtain US work authorization