Senior Engineering Technician, Prototype Shop at Form Energy — Berkeley, CA

Role Description

Form Energy is hiring a Senior Engineering Technician, Prototype Shop to join the Tech Operations team, supporting the organization through the fabrication, assembly, and refinement of first-of-kind hardware. This role is designed for an experienced technician who thrives in a fast-paced R&D environment, taking ownership of builds while helping drive quality, efficiency, and execution across the shop.

You will be a trusted technical resource for engineering teams, turning CAD models, drawings, and evolving designs into functional prototypes. From mechanical assemblies, custom fixtures and prototype equipment, you will use your mechanical intuition and hands-on experience to solve challenges, provide design feedback, and keep engineering projects moving. You'll also help improve shop organization, processes, and best practices while setting a high standard for craftsmanship and safety.

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.

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