Principal Engineering Technician, Tech Operations

Principal Engineering Technician

Form Energy is hiring a Principal Engineering Technician to serve as the operational lead Tech Operations team. This role is designed for a veteran technician who can drive quality, process and execution excellence into a team of technicians supporting the prototyping and build efforts for our Product Engineering organization.

You will be the "Gold Standard" for all electrical builds, responsible for transforming complex schematics into functional products. From wiring industrial control cabinets to fabricating custom harnesses for BMS validation, you will set the tone for craftsmanship, safety, and speed. When the mission shifts, you are equally comfortable in the machine shop, jumping in to assist with prototyping and mechanical assembly builds.

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 the assembly of control cabinets (UL 508A), ensuring precision wiring of PLCs, safety interlocks, and communication gateways.
• Execute and oversee the fabrication of high-power DC busbars and AC interconnects, maintaining strict standards for torque, insulation, and clearance.
• Architect and build complex, high-reliability harnesses for test assets and prototype product builds; perform precision PCBA rework and micro-soldering for prototype hardware.
• Define and enforce lab-wide standards for wire routing, labeling, and crimping quality, ensuring all prototypes are "field-ready" in their build quality.
• Install and calibrate sensors (thermocouples, strain gauges, pressure transducers) across test assets to ensure high-fidelity data collection.
• Manage the commissioning of new equipment, including verifying basic functionality, safety compliance, and initial system bring-up.
• Jump into the shop to modify enclosures, fabricate custom mounting brackets, or create specialized test fixtures using manual mills, lathes, and welding equipment.
• Train junior technicians and engineers in the "art of the build," from proper crimping techniques to reading complex P&IDs and schematics.

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in a startup environment, leading teams and processes.
• Mastery of industrial electrical assembly, including 480
  
  VAC/1000
  
  VDC+ systems, PLC integration, and signal-level communication (CAN, Modbus).
• Highly proficient in mechanical fabrication, including metalwork, thermal system plumbing, and the use of machine shop equipment.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610/WHMA-A-620; NFPA 70E training is a significant plus.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex electrical/mechanical integration issues on the fly without losing momentum.

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  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.