Process Engineer II, Test Operations

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

Form Energy is hiring a Process Engineer to join our Test Execution team. This team is responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of policies and procedures for the testing and validation of our iron-air battery. Your contributions will streamline the end-to-end operational workflow for battery cell testing, from material readiness to test execution. This is an exciting opportunity to apply creative problem-solving and contribute to the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!

What you'll do:

• Contribute to and execute the continuous improvement of test execution, including documentation, process reliability, and vendor management.

• Serve as a technical resource to support new product introduction and method development within the Test Execution team.

• Support standardization and successful handoff of test systems and procedures from engineers to technicians.

• Develop tools, procedures, and work instructions to enable efficient execution and documentation of standard work tasks.

• Support troubleshooting on proprietary electrochemical cells and commercial testing instruments.

• Assist in the implementation of robust preventative maintenance workflows and data tracking.

What you'll bring:

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

• 1–4 years of related experience in electrical systems and mechanical systems, preferably in a battery, electrochemical, or lab-scale testing environment.

• A continuous improvement mindset and willingness to own and implement processes from concept through sustainment.

• Proven ability to analyze and improve lab processes while balancing safety, efficiency, and data quality.

• Applied experience setting up and troubleshooting power supply equipment and data acquisition systems.

• Experience with root cause analysis (RCA), failure documentation, and structured troubleshooting methods.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to interface between engineering and software teams and translate requirements between stakeholders.

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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 [email protected]. 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.