Senior Mechanical Engineer, Systems EnclosureSystems Engineering * Berkeley, CA * Full time

Are you ready to build America's clean energy future with the team that will deliver? Form Energy is an American energy technology and manufacturing company.

We are pioneering a new class of iron-air batteries to enable our electric grid to run on renewable, reliable, and affordable energy, every day of the year.

Form Energy has been recognized by TIME as "One of the Best Inventions of 2023" for its battery technology and by MIT Technology Review as a "Top Climate Tech Company to Watch".

We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and are growing just as rapidly to meet demand.

Our team has more than doubled in size in the past year, and continues to expand every day. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States.

Pilot production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and later 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 might be the most exciting moment in the company's history to join.

We are assembling a team of some of the most talented and motivated 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 has an exciting opportunity for a senior mechanical engineer to join our talented systems engineering team within the technology group in our Berkeley, CA, location.

This multidisciplinary team is focused on delivering the product enclosure and auxiliary systems design for our energy storage system.

This is a new position and will ideally suit someone with expertise in 2D drafting and 3D modeling using CAD, designing mechanical enclosures and structures, willing to roll up their sleeves and be hands-on, experience working with contract manufacturers, and experience in taking a product into high-volume manufacturing.

If this sounds like the perfect position for you, apply now! This opportunity will help shape and scale our multi-day energy storage system, contributing to the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!

What you'll do :

Design and test BESS enclosures to critical performance & functional requirements, optimizing for manufacturability, material weight, and cost

Perform trade studies for cost & schedule to inform project teams in making design decisions

Participate in critical vendor engagements and collaborate with manufacturing engineers to transition enclosure designs from prototype to high-volume production

Develop CAD model and create enclosure drawings for fabrication

Drive discussions across teams to inform design decisions

Develop verification plans for enclosure testing

Perform compliance studies / testing for purchased components

What you'll bring :

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field and 3 to 7 years of industry experience in mechanical design

Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD tools such as Solidworks, Catia, CREO

Direct experience with optimizing the mechanical design with interdisciplinary interfaces and a wide variety of metal manufacturing processes (sheet metal fabrication a plus)

Experience in product development within an early-stage environment

Experience with first-principles modeling and design and experience optimizing designs for manufacturing and cost-down

Highly desired - prior experience in Energy Storage, Battery Systems, Renewable Energy, Utility, and other related industry experience

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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 a clean and equitable energy future, we need everyone at the table. We strive to form a team as diverse as the communities we will serve with our technology, and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

Compensation Range : $143K - $168K