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Form Energy INC

Senior Electronics Test Development Engineer

Berkeley, CA Posted 15 days ago

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Sponsorship verdict

Sponsorship possible

One solid signal, not two. Worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.

  • Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 17 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
  • The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
  • No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
  • What Form Energy INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer” (Mechanical Engineers) in CA: $176k–$240k, median $208k.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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Employer is on a government sponsor record
The US Department of Labor certified 17 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
No salary bar for this route
H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
What Form Energy INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles
2 certified filings for “Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer” (Mechanical Engineers) in CA: $176k–$240k, median $208k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).

US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).

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About the role

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 and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility 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 hands-on Functional Circuit Test (FCT) Test Development Engineer to lead vendor-integrated testing and automated test fixture development. This role reports to the System Electronics Development team. As part of the Systems team, you will contribute to/work on/be involved in FCT and End-of-Line (EOL) testing activities in close collaboration/partnership with Supply Chain and Quality teams. 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: - Design, develop, deploy, and troubleshoot automated electronic manufacturing test systems. - Lead Functional Circuit Test (FCT) and End-of-Line (EOL) test development activities for PCBA and system-level products. - Define test strategies, test coverage, acceptance criteria, and validation methodologies for manufacturing test equipment. - Collaborate closely with Electrical, Firmware, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams throughout product development and NPI phases. - Provide Design-for-Test (DFT) feedback to engineering teams to improve manufacturability, diagnosability, and test coverage. - Manage external vendors for test fixture development, test equipment integration, and deployment activities. - Execute Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for manufacturing test equipment. - Develop and document robust, scalable, and maintainable manufacturing test processes with high uptime and operational reliability. - Support NPI builds, failure analysis, root cause investigations, and manufacturing ramp activities. - Drive continuous improvements in test architecture, automation, diagnostics, and manufacturing efficiency.   WHAT YOU'LL BRING: - Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or related technical field. - 5+ years of experience in manufacturing test engineering within PCBA and Top-Level Assembly (TLA) environments. - Strong hands-on experience developing automated test systems using NI LabVIEW and NI TestStand. (CLD/CLA certification

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