Senior Manager, BESS Test Engineering

Form Energy is seeking an exceptional Test Engineering Leader to architect and build the company’s Testing Organization at the factory from the ground up. This leader will define and implement the vision, strategy, and execution of factory testing enabling fundamental and product development, as well as factory quality.

Ensuring our iron-air battery technology meets the highest standards of quality, performance, and reliability.

As a member of the leadership team, you will have a unique opportunity to shape a world-class testing capability at the intersection of R&D, product engineering, and manufacturing. You will build a team, systems, and culture that anchor quality and learning in everything we make.

This opportunity is based out of the Greater Pittsburgh Area

- Architect and lead Form Energy’s Test Engineering Operations organization.

- Develop and implement the strategic roadmap for test engineering, from subscale to full system validation.

- Recruit, structure, and lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians.

- Design and operate a best-in-class test infrastructure that supports:

- Subscale electrode and cell testing for process and factory quality development.

- Cell, module, and pack-level testing for product development and production assurance.

- End-of-line testing and quality sampling aligned with the factory control plan.

- Failure analysis, Tear-downs and troubleshooting for manufacturing and R&D feedback loops.

- Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, product design, process engineering, operations, and quality teams to deliver integrated testing solutions.

- Establish systems and metrics for data analysis, traceability, and continuous improvement.

- Define and drive organizational culture, processes, and standards that foster technical excellence, innovation, and accountability.

- 10+ years of experience in Test Engineering, with strong exposure to both manufacturing and product development.

- 5+ years of leadership experience building and scaling technical teams.

- Demonstrated success in developing, commissioning, and operating test facilities in a manufacturing environment.

- Expertise in battery systems, electrical and mechanical testing, and test data analytics.

- Proven ability to lead through ambiguity, establish structure, and execute with precision.

- Exceptional communication, collaboration, and decision-making skills.

- Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or equivalent technical field.

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.