Mechanical Engineer II, Air Handling System
Form Energy · Berkeley, United States · 2mo ago
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 and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility 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.
Role Description
The Fluid Systems Mechanical Engineering team at Form is focused on architecting and designing the multiple gas and liquid systems that traverse our battery cell, module, and full pack, forming the foundation of our innovative utility-scale multi-day energy storage system. Within the Fluid Systems team, our Air Delivery System is crucial to the function of our iron-air batteries, because it reliably delivers oxygen to each of the cells. We strive to deliver designs that are optimized for performance, quality, reliability, and cost for high-volume manufacturing at Form Factory.
We're hiring a hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer to own the design of subsystems within our air delivery system. This is a critical system in Form’s iron-air battery technology and it is vital to the system’s successful operation. You can expect to work on various prototyping efforts across the company, driving us through a series of internal system prototypes and working closely with a cross-functional team of chemical, electrical, and mechanical engineers to design, prototype, and test the storage systems. You will be responsible for design validation before the final manufacturing release.
If this sounds like the right 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, contributing to a sustainable future!
Relocation assistance is available.
What you'll do:
Design, prototype, and test parts within the air delivery system to meet critical performance requirements
Work collaboratively with analysts to drive design decisions based on first principles
Participate in component design reviews, fabricating and testing first-of-a-kind prototypes to validate system design choices
Conduct critical vendor engagements and collaborate with manufacturing engineers to transition system designs from prototype to high-volume production
Collaborate with the Battery Cell and Systems teams to co-develop auxiliary systems
Work hand-in-hand with senior engineers and learn our product design best practices
Champion safety, especially in the development of new laboratory processes
What you'll bring:
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; Bachelor's with 2+ years of industry experience in mechanical design of equipment, liquid or gas handling systems
Understanding of first-principles modeling and design and experience optimizing designs for manufacturing and cost-down
Experience working in a manufacturing environment or with contract manufacturing vendors
Demonstrated experience contributing to mechanical design, balance-of-plant systems, and interdisciplinary interfaces of airflow systems
Direct experience in product development within an early-stage environment ramping into production.
Sense of urgency and self-driven to hit difficult schedule targets
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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.
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.
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