Associate Manager, Wire Harness

Associate Engineering Manager – LV & HV Harness Design

Lead design of LV & HV harnessing/cable architecture for large battery systems. Report to the HV & LV Systems Product Development team, owning wire harness development from concept to production launch.

• Provide leadership, functional management, and technical direction to a team of electromechanical engineers.
• Hire, train and manage mechanical and electrical engineers, including FTEs, contractors, and outside consultants.
• Manage cable and harness design activities across multiple programs for Form's long‑duration energy storage products.
• Deliver accurate project plans and schedules and work cross‑functionally with engineering, program management, supply chain, and manufacturing teams.
• Establish engineering processes, best practices, design guidelines, and tools for repeatable, high‑quality deliverables.
• Support department growth through mentoring, coaching, and technical guidance.
• Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for cable and harness design and production issues.
• Travel 10‑20% to Form manufacturing sites to support build activities, debugging, reworks, and DFM/DFA improvements.

• Minimum 7 years of relevant harness design experience in HV battery and/or automotive products.
• Minimum 2 years of people‑management experience.
• Knowledge of battery systems, high‑voltage systems, HV & LV distribution, EMC strategies, and communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
• Proficiency in Zuken E3, Solid Works, or equivalent design software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to organize, motivate, and lead geographically dispersed teams.
• Positive attitude, adaptability, and commitment to mentoring and career development.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fundamentals with a first‑principles mindset.
• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities, organize workloads, and meet tight delivery timelines.

• Competitive salaries and stock options.
• Holistic benefits package.
• 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full‑time employees.
• 80% coverage of health‑care premiums for dependents.
• Minimum 12 weeks of vacation.
• Relocation assistance available.

Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy's culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that.