Senior Mechanical Engineer, Module & EnclosureMechanical Design Engineering * Berkeley, CA * Full time

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 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 highly 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.

Form Energy is hiring a senior mechanical engineer to join our module & enclosure design team in Berkeley, CA. This position is part of a growing team. It will ideally suit a mechanical design engineer with experience in 3D modeling, 2D drafting, structural analysis, cost-down efforts, and taking a design into high-volume production. You're eager to dive deep into technical challenges, can work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities, and are willing to roll up your sleeves, do hands-on prototyping, and work collaboratively and cross-functionally with test, manufacturing, supply chain, and other teams.

• Design and prototyping of mechanical & electro-mechanical module components for performance & functional requirements, optimizing for manufacturability, performance, material weight, and cost

• Lead critical vendor engagements and collaborate with manufacturing engineers to transition system designs from prototype to high-volume production

• Collaborate with the Cell Design and Enclosure Design teams to co-develop interface requirements and designs

• Perform compliance studies and testing for module components

• Participate in line bring up builds, fabricating and testing first-of-a-kind prototypes to validate system design choices

• Degree in mechanical engineering or related field and 3-7 years of industry experience in mechanical design

• Proficiency in 3D CAD and 2D drafting using SolidWorks or a similar program

• Knowledge of first-principles modeling and design and optimizing for manufacturing and cost-down

• Experience with a variety of fabrication techniques and manufacturing processes (sheet metal and plastics is a plus)

• Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills

• Experience in product development within an early-stage environment and experience in energy storage, battery systems, renewable energy, or related industry is a plus

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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.

Compensation Range: $128.7K - $168K