Senior Engineering Technician, Prototype Shop

WHAT YOU'LL DO: - Build, modify, troubleshoot, and validate first-of-kind mechanical and electromechanical prototypes to support engineering development and testing. - Work directly with engineers to interpret incomplete drawings, CAD models, and evolving engineering concepts into functional, high-quality hardware. - Identify build issues and recommend improvements to designs, tooling, assembly methods, and overall prototype manufacturability. - Set up, organize, and maintain prototype work areas, tooling, fixtures, and shop equipment to support a safe and efficient build environment. - Develop and improve prototype build processes, work instructions, shop standards, and documentation to increase quality, consistency, and efficiency. - Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to remove roadblocks, resolve technical challenges, and keep builds moving forward.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING: - 5+ years of hands-on experience in prototype, R&D, engineering, or advanced manufacturing environments supporting fast-paced product development. - Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills with the ability to independently diagnose issues, develop practical solutions, and execute with minimal direction. - Experience building complex assemblies directly from CAD models, engineering drawings, and evolving engineering documentation. - Comfortable and proficient using a wide variety of shop equipment, hand tools, power tools, and fabrication equipment in a safe and efficient manner. - Experience improving shop organization, workflow, tooling, build processes, and overall operational efficiency in a prototype environment. - Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Tech Operations teams. - Passion for building high-quality hardware, continuously improving processes, and enabling engineering teams to move quickly from concept to prototype. #LI-Onsite 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.

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