Manager, Manufacturing Test Engineering

10+ years of experience developing automated test systems in manufacturing, product development, or industrial environments.

5+ years building and managing a team of manufacturing test engineers

Experience and expertise with at least one programming language such as LabVIEW, Python, C#, C++, Go, or similar.

Experience establishing test architectures, software frameworks, processes, and standards that enable long-term growth and operational scalability.

Experience integrating instrumentation, data acquisition hardware, and automated test equipment.

Experience with industrial and embedded communication protocols such as CAN, Modbus, Ethernet-based protocols, UART, SPI, I2C, Protobuf, or similar technologies.

Familiarity with electrical test methodologies and troubleshooting techniques.

Demonstrated ownership of complete test systems from concept through deployment.

Experience leading technical projects and mentoring junior engineers.

Experience integrating manufacturing test systems with MES, databases, or enterprise software systems.

BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

Experience developing and scaling manufacturing test systems from prototype, pilot, or low-volume production environments into high-volume manufacturing.

Experience supporting new factory launches, production ramp activities, or capacity expansion initiatives.

Experience working with embedded systems, microcontrollers, embedded Linux platforms, or battery management systems.

Familiarity with firmware validation, hardware-software integration, and communication protocol troubleshooting.

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.

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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.