Staff Mechanical Engineer

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 right 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 exceptionally 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

The Advanced Product Development team is a multidisciplinary group, focused on delivering designs for the next generation of Form Energy’s utility-scale multi-day energy storage system. The team does early-phase engineering to evaluate alternative concepts and choose the best design path to meet operational performance targets, at cost and with high reliability, from controlled processes on high-volume manufacturing lines.

We’re seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to join our team and play a crucial role in designing components for our iron-air batteries! You’ll bring components and assemblies from concept to into mass production, with a strong emphasis on design for manufacturing and assembly. As a problem solver, you’ll creatively tackle mechanical design challenges and apply your knowledge of designing plastic and metal components for mass production. You’ll work cross-functionally with teams on requirements definition, verification plans, and failure analysis to deliver a design that meets those requirements. Troubleshooting design problems as they arise and working to implement improvements will also be a part of your responsibilities. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of scaling our multi-day energy storage system at Form and contributing to a sustainable future.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, apply now!

This opportunity is based out of Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV. Relocation assistance is available.

What you’ll do:

• 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

What you’ll bring:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; Bachelor’s with 8+ years, or Master’s with industry experience in mechanical design 

• Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD), specifically SolidWorks modeling and drafting 

• Proficient in component design for mass manufacturing and assembly (DFMA), especially metal and injection molded plastic components

• Proficient with prototyping techniques and working in a machine shop environment

• Familiarity with mechanical verification testing

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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.