Staff Mechanical Engineer

About the Company

Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable. Recognized by TIME and MIT Technology Review, Form Energy is scaling up battery manufacturing to transform the energy landscape.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, prototype, and test the air delivery system to meet critical performance requirements
• Build and maintain air delivery flow system models that inform design architecture decisions
• Fabricate and test first-of-a-kind prototypes to validate system design choices
• Design the product for high-volume manufacturing and cost reduction
• Lead critical vendor engagements and collaborate with manufacturing engineers for production transition
• Collaborate with Electrical and Controls teams to optimize actuator and sensor integration
• Mentor junior engineers and champion safety in laboratory processes

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 8+ years of industry experience in mechanical design of equipment or liquid/gas handling systems
• Understanding of first-principles fluids modeling
• Experience optimizing designs for manufacturing and cost-down
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment or with contract manufacturing vendors
• Experience optimizing mechanical design, fluid flow networks, and interdisciplinary interfaces
• Experience in product development within early-stage environments ramping into production

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and stock options
• 100% medical, dental, and vision premiums covered for full-time employees
• 80% healthcare premium coverage for dependents
• 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents)
• Generous vacation policies