Staff Commissioning Engineer

Form Energy is hiring a Staff Commissioning Engineer to play a critical role in the successful deployment of Form’s grid scale battery deployments. As part of the Commercial Operations group, you will be part of the foundational team that is building the commissioning process for Form’s unique product. You will collaborate closely with Product Engineering, Test and Validation, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to drive rapid resolution of issues and product design improvements. You should be comfortable working in the field, executing tasks yourself, directing other engineers and technicians, and coordinating closely with internal and customer stakeholders. This role will also interface with third-party suppliers of system components such as inverters, transformers, and power plant controllers. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!

Relocation assistance is available.

Develop and operationalize the commissioning process for Form’s fielded battery systems

Execute commissioning and field service tasks on internal test beds and at commercial customer project sites

Perform remote and on-site diagnostics and troubleshooting of equipment using custom software, SQL, data acquisition and energy management software

Design and build custom electromechanical tooling required to troubleshoot and repair fielded battery systems

Work closely with Form’s Product Engineering and Product Management teams to develop a deep technical understanding of the product and its application

Support and lead cross-functional efforts to determine the root cause of field failures and to drive permanent resolution of these issues with Manufacturing and Engineering teams

Work closely with Form’s software development team to define and develop digital tools to interfacing with battery equipment

Travel to client or project sites 50-80% of the time

7+ years of experience in renewable energy system commissioning or service engineering roles

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience

Strong understanding of SCADA communication protocols such as Modbus and DNP3, networking design and operation, power plant control systems, battery management systems, and utility relay and metering equipment

Prior experience with troubleshooting electrical/electronic and mechanical systems, such as HVDC power converters, HVAC systems, and/or fluid delivery systems

Familiarity with distributed, industrial-grade control systems that use microcontrollers and CAN bus communications or equivalent

Superior written and verbal communication skills

Proven cross-functional leadership and collaboration skills

Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce clear and concise technical documentation

Valid driver’s license

Ability to move up to 50 lbs

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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.