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Staff Field Engineer
| Company | Form Energy |
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| Location | Berkeley, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $147970 – $183600 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 7-10 years of experience in renewable energy system commissioning or service engineering roles
- Strong understanding of SCADA communication protocols such as Modbus and DNP3, networking design and operation, power plant control systems, battery management systems, and utility relay and metering equipment
- Prior experience with troubleshooting electrical/electronic and mechanical systems, such as HVDC power converters, HVAC systems, and/or fluid delivery systems
- Familiarity with distributed, industrial-grade control systems that use microcontrollers and CAN bus communications or equivalent
- Ability to manipulate large data sets using SQL, Python, or equivalent
- Superior written and verbal communication skills
- Proven cross-functional leadership and collaboration skills
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce clear and concise technical documentation
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to move up to 50 lbs
Responsibilities
- Develop and operationalize the commissioning, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair processes for Form’s fielded battery systems
- Execute commissioning and field service tasks on internal test beds and at commercial customer project sites
- Perform remote and on-site diagnostics and troubleshooting of equipment using custom software, SQL, data acquisition and energy management software
- Create test routines using Python or equivalent that evaluate the health of operating battery systems
- Define data signatures that identify unhealthy subsystems in Form’s batteries and incorporate them into Form’s fleet monitoring tools
- Design and build custom electromechanical tooling required to troubleshoot and repair fielded battery systems
- Work closely with Form’s Product Engineering and Product Management teams to develop a deep technical understanding of the product and its application
- Support and lead cross-functional efforts to determine the root cause of field failures and to drive permanent resolution of these issues with Manufacturing and Engineering teams
- Work closely with Form’s software development team to define and develop digital tools to interfacing with battery equipment
- Travel to client or project sites 50-80% of the time
Preferred Qualifications
No preferred qualifications provided.
