Form Energy
Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, EnclosureMechanical Design Engineering * Berke
Form Energy, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709
Overview
Are you ready to build America's energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company focused on cost-effective, multi-day energy storage designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable during extended stress. We are growing rapidly to meet demand and are delivering energy storage for a better world with multiple awards and contracts in place across the United States. Working for Form Energy is a chance to be part of something extraordinary. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country, driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, to 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 Mechanical Engineering team at Form is responsible for designing the battery cell, module, and system enclosure that forms the foundation of our innovative utility-scale multi-day energy storage system. We strive to deliver designs optimized for performance, quality, reliability, and cost for high-volume manufacturing at Form Factory. We are seeking a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer to lead design efforts for crucial parts of our iron-air battery integrated structures. You\'ll bring components and assemblies from concept toward mass production with emphasis on structural design, weatherproofing, and manufacturability of metal enclosures. You will solve mechanical design challenges, applying your knowledge of sheet metal, weldments, plastics, and sealing systems for mass production. You\'ll collaborate cross-functionally on requirements definition, verification plans, and failure analysis to deliver designs that meet those requirements. Troubleshooting design problems as they arise and implementing improvements will also be part of your responsibilities. This is an exciting opportunity to help scale our multi-day energy storage system and contribute to a sustainable future. If this sounds like the perfect opportunity, apply now! What you\'ll do
Create white-page designs that will be the foundation of Form Energy\'s Gen 2 product designs 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 Perform bench testing, hand calculations, and finite element analysis 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 Perform failure root cause analysis on systems and assemblies Travel up to 20% to other Form Energy offices or vendor sites What you\'ll bring
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; Bachelor\'s with 8+ years, or Master\'s with 6+ years of industry experience in mechanical design Experience leading design work for complex mechanical systems and structural design, using FEA for structural analysis Proficiency in CAD, specifically SolidWorks modeling and drafting using GD\&T (ASME Y14.5) Proficient in component design for mass manufacturing and assembly (DFMA), especially sheet metal, stampings, weldments and extruded components Proficient with prototyping techniques and working in a machine shop environment Familiarity with mechanical verification testing Familiarity with electro-mechanical systems, power electronics, or batteries is a plus #LI-Onsite #LI-AB1 Form Energy is committed to an inclusive culture and offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package. We cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees and 80% for dependents from day one, with at least 12 weeks of paid parental leave (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents) and generous vacation policies. To build America\'s energy future, we are an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact accommodations@formenergy.com. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion. Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. We will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process. Compensation Range: $148K - $193K
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Are you ready to build America's energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company focused on cost-effective, multi-day energy storage designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable during extended stress. We are growing rapidly to meet demand and are delivering energy storage for a better world with multiple awards and contracts in place across the United States. Working for Form Energy is a chance to be part of something extraordinary. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country, driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, to 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 Mechanical Engineering team at Form is responsible for designing the battery cell, module, and system enclosure that forms the foundation of our innovative utility-scale multi-day energy storage system. We strive to deliver designs optimized for performance, quality, reliability, and cost for high-volume manufacturing at Form Factory. We are seeking a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer to lead design efforts for crucial parts of our iron-air battery integrated structures. You\'ll bring components and assemblies from concept toward mass production with emphasis on structural design, weatherproofing, and manufacturability of metal enclosures. You will solve mechanical design challenges, applying your knowledge of sheet metal, weldments, plastics, and sealing systems for mass production. You\'ll collaborate cross-functionally on requirements definition, verification plans, and failure analysis to deliver designs that meet those requirements. Troubleshooting design problems as they arise and implementing improvements will also be part of your responsibilities. This is an exciting opportunity to help scale our multi-day energy storage system and contribute to a sustainable future. If this sounds like the perfect opportunity, apply now! What you\'ll do
Create white-page designs that will be the foundation of Form Energy\'s Gen 2 product designs 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 Perform bench testing, hand calculations, and finite element analysis 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 Perform failure root cause analysis on systems and assemblies Travel up to 20% to other Form Energy offices or vendor sites What you\'ll bring
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; Bachelor\'s with 8+ years, or Master\'s with 6+ years of industry experience in mechanical design Experience leading design work for complex mechanical systems and structural design, using FEA for structural analysis Proficiency in CAD, specifically SolidWorks modeling and drafting using GD\&T (ASME Y14.5) Proficient in component design for mass manufacturing and assembly (DFMA), especially sheet metal, stampings, weldments and extruded components Proficient with prototyping techniques and working in a machine shop environment Familiarity with mechanical verification testing Familiarity with electro-mechanical systems, power electronics, or batteries is a plus #LI-Onsite #LI-AB1 Form Energy is committed to an inclusive culture and offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package. We cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees and 80% for dependents from day one, with at least 12 weeks of paid parental leave (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents) and generous vacation policies. To build America\'s energy future, we are an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact accommodations@formenergy.com. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion. Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. We will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process. Compensation Range: $148K - $193K
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