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 seeking a Senior Test Technician to play a key role in supporting Form Energy’s full-scale battery testing efforts. In this role, you will work as a part of our Test Execution team to execute, maintain, and troubleshoot tests for our iron-air batteries. The ideal candidate will be familiar with established tools and norms around battery testing and will actively seek out new methods to assist technical development. This position offers an exciting opportunity for an individual to apply and expand their technical skills and lend their experience to directly impact the development of a breakthrough technology. 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!

The test team works on a 40 hour work week with required weekend shifts with a 4 out of 6 weekend day rotation.

What you'll do:

• Set up, execute, and dismantle electrochemical test devices.
• Identify and resolve complex issues with test equipment, configurations, and battery systems in collaboration with engineers and vendors.
• Improve SOPs and troubleshooting guides to boost efficiency, safety, and data quality.
• Provide guidance on test processes, supporting junior technicians and collaborating with engineers to refine test methods.
• Track electrochemical testing status using digital tools (e.g., Jira,, Slack, Confluence, GSuite) and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Promote lab safety and chemical hygiene best practices to ensure a clean and productive environment.

What you'll bring:

• 4+ years of experience in an electrochemical, electrical, or mechanical testing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills to diagnose system failures and implement effective solutions.
• Understanding of electrical wiring, circuit troubleshooting, and test instrumentation.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in refining processes and solving technical challenges.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate across engineering, infrastructure, and software teams.
• High attention to detail to ensure reliable test data collection.

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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.