Senior Test Engineer, Mechanical

About this role

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 Senior Mechanical Test Engineer to own mechanical qualification strategy, including shock, vibration, seismic, structural load, thermal cycling, and environmental testing, for our iron-air battery systems and structures. You'll define test strategy and standards selection, lead complex test programs, drive root-cause resolution on failures, and correlate physical results with structural simulation as the team's technical authority. You'll also represent Form Energy with external test labs and certification bodies while mentoring other engineers in the test organization. This is an exciting opportunity to shape critical qualification programs while contributing to the scaling of breakthrough battery technology. Relocation assistance is available.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

- Define and own the mechanical qualification test strategy across Form Energy's battery systems, modules, and structural assemblies, including shock, vibration, seismic, structural load, thermal cycling, and environmental testing, selecting and justifying applicable standards (e.g., MIL-STD-810, IEC, UL, ASTM, etc.).

- Design complex test programs and specify custom fixtures for large-format, high-mass test articles.

- Lead root-cause investigations on test failures, partnering with design, structural, and reliability engineering to drive corrective action and design improvements.

- Correlate physical test results with FEA/modal analysis predictions, working closely with structural engineering to close the loop between simulation and test.

- Represent Form Energy in interactions with third-party test labs, certification bodies, and qualification agencies, while developing and improving internal test procedures, work instructions, and lab safety practices.

- Own capital equipment planning for the mechanical test lab, mentor level I/II Test Engineers and technicians, and present test results and qualification status to cross-functional stakeholders and leadership.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

- 4+ years of experience in mechanical test engineering, with a track record of owning qualification programs from planning through certification (battery or energy systems experience is a plus); BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.

- Deep familiarity with relevant standards (MIL-STD-810, IEC, UL, ASTM, or similar) and the judgment to select and adapt them for novel product applications.

- Strong background in structural dynamics and mechanical test methods, including modal analysis, resonance search and dwell, random vibration, shock response spectrum (SRS) analysis, and structural load testing.

- Experience specifying and commissioning mechanical test equipment and custom fixtures for heavy or large-format test articles, and correlating physical test data with FEA alongside structural and simulation engineers.

- Strong understanding of safety and compliance considerations for large-scale mechanical and electromechanical test environments, with excellent problem-solving skills to balance speed, rigor, and safety.

- Strong communication and collaboration skills, including experience presenting technical results to leadership and external certification bodies, and mentoring junior engineers.

#LI-Onsite

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.

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