Form Energy
Staff Mechanical Engineer, Test Infrastructure
Form Energy, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709
Staff Mechanical Engineer, Test Infrastructure
Base pay range: $147,970.00/yr – $183,600.00/yr
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, 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!
Role Description
Form Energy is hiring a Staff Mechanical Engineer for our Test Infrastructure team in Berkeley, CA. As part of our Product Engineering organization, this team is instrumental in providing battery testing platforms and services across all of Form's facilities and is invaluable in delivering and scaling our technology. In this role, you will report to the Senior Manager of Test Infrastructure and lead a small team developing complex test equipment in support of our battery systems. You will mentor others in the design of fluid handling systems, such as for our aqueous electrolyte or air management, while collaborating with the electrical subteam to produce high‑quality test equipment. You will interface with partner teams across the organization to tackle complex problems with robust solutions, advancing our understanding of the Iron‑Air product.
What you’ll do:
Own the design, build, and deployment of lab equipment for testing large numbers of battery cells and modules
Design, draft, and manufacture mechanical components and assemblies for our test stands, including pumps, fans, and piping
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers to take proofs of concept and refine them for scale‑up
Partner with other engineers to develop scalable documentation and change management systems
Provide leadership and management to a small team of mechanical engineers
Act as a primary resource for internal customer teams to help define requirements for critical new lab functionality
Train technicians and other users on new lab equipment and processes
Be a champion for safety in the development of new equipment and processes
What you’ll bring:
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field, with 8+ years of industry experience in mechanical and/or fluid systems
Key involvement in pioneering hands‑on technical projects as both an individual contributor and a project lead
Experience standardizing and maintaining fleets of electromechanical systems
Experience building effective, scalable, and empowering processes for activities such as system design, design documentation, manufacturing documentation, operations documentation, design reviews, engineering change management, safety review
Leadership and mentoring skills with well‑developed communication, collaboration, and engagement skills working with a variety of cross‑functional teams and stakeholders
A willingness to learn and help others, a natural curiosity, and a desire to make an impact
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, startup environment
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.
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. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
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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, 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!
Role Description
Form Energy is hiring a Staff Mechanical Engineer for our Test Infrastructure team in Berkeley, CA. As part of our Product Engineering organization, this team is instrumental in providing battery testing platforms and services across all of Form's facilities and is invaluable in delivering and scaling our technology. In this role, you will report to the Senior Manager of Test Infrastructure and lead a small team developing complex test equipment in support of our battery systems. You will mentor others in the design of fluid handling systems, such as for our aqueous electrolyte or air management, while collaborating with the electrical subteam to produce high‑quality test equipment. You will interface with partner teams across the organization to tackle complex problems with robust solutions, advancing our understanding of the Iron‑Air product.
What you’ll do:
Own the design, build, and deployment of lab equipment for testing large numbers of battery cells and modules
Design, draft, and manufacture mechanical components and assemblies for our test stands, including pumps, fans, and piping
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers to take proofs of concept and refine them for scale‑up
Partner with other engineers to develop scalable documentation and change management systems
Provide leadership and management to a small team of mechanical engineers
Act as a primary resource for internal customer teams to help define requirements for critical new lab functionality
Train technicians and other users on new lab equipment and processes
Be a champion for safety in the development of new equipment and processes
What you’ll bring:
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field, with 8+ years of industry experience in mechanical and/or fluid systems
Key involvement in pioneering hands‑on technical projects as both an individual contributor and a project lead
Experience standardizing and maintaining fleets of electromechanical systems
Experience building effective, scalable, and empowering processes for activities such as system design, design documentation, manufacturing documentation, operations documentation, design reviews, engineering change management, safety review
Leadership and mentoring skills with well‑developed communication, collaboration, and engagement skills working with a variety of cross‑functional teams and stakeholders
A willingness to learn and help others, a natural curiosity, and a desire to make an impact
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, startup environment
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.
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. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
#J-18808-Ljbffr