Senior Manager, BESS Test Engineering

Job description

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 an exceptional Test Engineering Leader to architect and build the company’s Testing Organization at the factory from the ground up. This leader will define and implement the vision, strategy, and execution of factory testing enabling fundamental and product development, as well as factory quality. Ensuring our iron-air battery technology meets the highest standards of quality, performance, and reliability. As a member of the leadership team, you will have a unique opportunity to shape a world-class testing capability at the intersection of R&D, product engineering, and manufacturing. You will build a team, systems, and culture that anchor quality and learning in everything we make. This opportunity is based out of the Greater Pittsburgh Area Relocation assistance is available. WHAT YOU'LL DO: - Architect and lead Form Energy’s Test Engineering Operations organization. - Develop and implement the strategic roadmap for test engineering, from subscale to full system validation. - Recruit, structure, and lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians. - Design and operate a best-in-class test infrastructure that supports: - Subscale electrode and cell testing for process and factory quality development. - Cell, module, and pack-level testing for product development and production assurance. - End-of-line testing and quality sampling aligned with the factory control plan. - Failure analysis, Tear-downs and troubleshooting for manufacturing and R&D feedback loops. - Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, product design, process engineering, operations, and quality teams to deliver integrated testing solutions. - Establish systems and metrics for data analysis, traceability, and continuous improvement. - Define and drive organizational culture, processes, and standards that foster technical excellence, innovation, and accountability. WHAT YOU'LL BRING: - 10+ years of experience in Test Engineering, with strong exposure to both manufacturing and product development. - 5+ years of leadership experience building and scaling technical teams. - Demonstrated success in developing, commissioning, and operating test facilities in a manufacturing environment. - Expertise in battery systems, electrical and mechanical testing, and test data analytics. - Proven ability to lead through ambiguity, establish structure, and execute with precision. - Exceptional communication, collaboration, and decision-making skills. - Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or equivalent technical field. WHERE YOU'LL WORK: This role is based at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV—an easy commute from the city of Pittsburgh, PA. This 550,000-square-foot facility is our hub for high-volume battery production and a leader in the new era of American energy manufacturing. Relocation assistance is available. #LI-Onsite #LI-DL1 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 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.