Associate Manager, Prototype & Build OperationsReliability & Test * Berkeley, CA

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.

Form Energy is pioneering a new class of battery technology to transform the grid. We are hiring an Associate Manager, Prototype & Build Operations for our Infrastructure organization, to lead a multidisciplinary team of technicians and machinists responsible for delivering high‑quality prototypes, engineering builds, and fabrication support across the organization. This role oversees two primary groups: (1) the Machine Shop Team and (2) the Build Team.

The manager will ensure operational excellence in prototyping, machining, assembly, inventory stewardship, and service delivery in support of rapid development cycles for battery cells, modules, test equipment, and supporting infrastructure.

This leader will be accountable for safe operations, team development, workflow management, and partnering closely with engineering, test, and product development teams to meet schedule, quality, and cost objectives.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the scaling of our battery technology and be part of the growth of a fast‑moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of technicians and machinists across the Machine Shop and Build Team functions.
• Promote strong customer‑service orientation and effective communication between technicians and engineering stakeholders.
• Oversee day‑to‑day operations of the prototype machine shop, ensuring safe operation of equipment such as CNC mills, manual mills, lathes, plasma cutters, laser cutters, drill presses, grinders, and other fabrication tools.
• Coordinate workload scheduling, job prioritization, and resource allocation to deliver on rapid prototype requests.
• Ensure proper maintenance, calibration, and lifecycle management of all shop assets and tooling.
• Implement and enforce shop safety procedures, machine operation best practices, and training protocols.
• Lead the service‑based build organization responsible for mechanical and electrical engineering builds, including PCB soldering, wiring harnesses, weldments, mechanical subassemblies, and full prototype assemblies.
• Define and maintain build processes, documentation, quality standards, and validation practices for delivered assemblies.
• Oversee inventory of site‑wide consumables (fasteners, adhesives, PPE, shop stock, electrical components, etc.).
• Implement robust inventory controls, kitting processes, and material traceability to ensure uptime and readiness for rapid engineering builds.
• Manage budget for shop and build operations, including equipment…