Senior PCBA Layout Designer - Form Energy

Are you ready to build America’s energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We’re revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what’s possible, we’re giving clean energy a whole new form! 

In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a “Best Invention”, MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch”, and Fast Company as “One of the Next Big Things In Tech”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Trial production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and this year, production will take off to high volumes at our new factory in West Virginia. 

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing -  might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.

Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place.

Role Description

Form Energy is hiring a Senior PCBA Layout Engineer to contribute to our mission in ruling the world (of battery energy storage). As part of our module team, you will be involved in analog (40%), power (40%) and digital/hi-speed (20%) board design in collaboration with our team of electronics and mechanical engineers. 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!

What you'll do:

•  Create, review and maintain parts libraries

•  Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers to understand and define PCB design requirements

•  Own the layout design of mixed signal boards ranging from low level signal to high current, high voltage

•  Ensuring that all PCB designs comply with industry standards (IPC) and safety regulations (UL)

•  Managing and coordinating with vendors and suppliers for PCB fabrication, DFM, DFT reviews

•  Creating and maintaining documentation related to PCB designs, including specifications, and technical drawings

What you'll bring:

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent education

• Demonstrated experience in bringing multiple designs to volume production 

• Deep knowledge of Altium Designer suite (essential) and its plugins like PDN analysis   

• Own ECAD libraries and component management       

• Excellent communication and organizational skills, creative thinking

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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.