Full-Time

Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer

Posted on 10/2/2024

Form Energy

Form Energy

501-1,000 employees

Develops cost-effective multi-day energy storage systems

Industrial & Manufacturing
Energy

Senior

Cambridge, MA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Toronto, OH, USA

Relocation assistance is available.

Category
Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
CAD
SolidWorks
Requirements
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; Bachelor's or Master's with 14+ years of industry experience in mechanical design
  • Expertise in computer-aided design (CAD), specifically SolidWorks modeling and drafting
  • Expertise in component design for mass manufacturing and assembly (DFMA), especially metal and injection molded plastic components
  • In depth knowledge of prototyping techniques and working in a machine shop environment
  • Experience with mechanical verification testing
Responsibilities
  • Create white-page designs that will be the foundation of Form Energy’s Gen 2 product
  • Perform hands-on prototyping of designs and collaborate with broader teams to build integrated prototypes
  • Work with consulting companies, vendors, manufacturing engineers, and technical operations to transition designs from the prototype stage to high volume production
  • Run and analyze trials to inform specs and future design direction
  • Release designs consistent with company and team best practices (drawings, tolerance analysis, etc)
  • Drive verification testing of your design work

Form Energy develops and manufactures energy storage systems that focus on renewable energy solutions. Their main product is an iron-air battery capable of storing electricity for up to 100 hours, providing a cost-effective alternative to traditional power plants. This battery allows for the efficient management of energy supply, making it suitable for utility companies, municipalities, and businesses aiming to adopt renewable energy sources. Unlike many competitors, Form Energy emphasizes affordability and long-duration storage, which are essential for a reliable renewable electric grid. The company's goal is to support the transition to a fully renewable electric grid, contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions and climate change.

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$1.5B

Headquarters

Somerville, Massachusetts

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

20%

1 year growth

26%

2 year growth

105%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Form Energy raised $405 million in Series F funding in 2023.
  • Partnership with GE Vernova enhances manufacturing and deployment capabilities.
  • U.S. Department of Energy features Form Energy in a new video series.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging battery technologies like lithium-sulfur pose competitive threats.
  • Supply chain constraints may delay West Virginia facility construction.
  • Fluctuating iron prices could impact battery cost-effectiveness.

What makes Form Energy unique

  • Form Energy's iron-air battery stores electricity for up to 100 hours.
  • Their technology extends grid capacity without new infrastructure, unlike competitors.
  • Form Energy's batteries are cost-competitive with traditional power plants.

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Benefits

100% of medical, dental, & vision premiums

HSA & Flexible FSA

Generous PTO

Employee resource program

Parental leave

Commuter benefits account

Stock options

Equity

401k

Profession development budget

Life & disability insurance

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