Engineering Technician, Mechanical

Form Energy; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Competitive salary

Holistic benefits

Job summary

Form Energy in Somerville, MA is seeking an Engineering Technician (mechanical focus) to support the APD team with the build-out of battery test systems and prototype hardware, enabling the development of multi-day batteries. You’ll work directly with engineers, providing hands-on feedback and contributing to early-stage hardware concepts.

A successful candidate has strong mechanical intuition, hands-on fabrication skills, and thrives in a fast-paced startup environment focused on breakthrough

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years experience as a technician.
• Experience with metals, ceramics, plumbing, and sheet metal.
• Hands-on machining and fabrication skills (manual mill, lathe, brake, 3D printing).
• Basic wiring and sensor installation from simple schematics.
• Comfortable using sensors and data acquisition systems.
• Read assembly drawings and basic GD&T.
• Strong written and verbal communication; proficient with G Suite.
• Thrives in a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Use shop tools to build and assemble prototypes as specified.
• Fabricate and maintain build/test infrastructure and safety systems.
• Assemble and plumb battery test fixtures with fluids, gases, and thermal lines.
• Basic design tasks with high-level instruction from engineers.
• Participate in design reviews and give design feedback to engineers.
• Facilitate installation and assembly of new test equipment.
• Champion safety in the development of new equipment and processes.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Prototyping

Sheet metal fabrication

Machining

Electrical wiring

Sensors & data acquisition

GD&T basics

Communication

G Suite

Tools

3D printing

Manual milling

Lathe

Sheet metal tools

Wiring tools

Job description

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 Advanced Product Development team at Form Energy is hiring a Engineering Technician with a mechanical focus for our team in Somerville, MA. This role is embedded directly in the APD engineering team and supports the mechanical build-out of battery test systems and prototype hardware that enable the development of Form Energy’s multi-day batteries.

A successful candidate can work independently with limited instruction and can give design feedback and suggestions to engineers. The ideal candidate has very strong mechanical intuition, understands prototyping, and can build and commission first-of-a-kind test hardware. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Use shop tools (sheet metal brake, 3D printers, manual mill, etc.) to build and assemble prototypes and one-offs as specified by engineers
• Fabricate and maintain build or test related infrastructure and safety systems as specified by designs and schematics
• Assemble and plumb battery test fixtures, including fluid, gas, and thermal lines and associated fittings
• Basic design tasks (e.g., fabricate a mounting frame or enclosure) with only high-level instruction from engineers
• Participate in design reviews and give design feedback to engineers
• Facilitate installation and assembly of new test equipment
• Be a champion for safety in the development of new equipment and processes

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Minimum 4+ years experience as a technician or hands-on role, ideally 2-3 years in a startup environment
• Experience working with metals, ceramics, plumbing, and sheet metal
• Hands-on machining and fabrication skills (manual mill, lathe, brake, 3D printing)
• Can do basic wiring and sensor installation from simple schematics
• Comfortable using sensors and data acquisition systems (e.g., multimeter, thermocouple logger)
• Can read assembly drawings and basic GD&T
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable using G Suite
• Very comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment
• A positive, get-it-done attitude

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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 [e-mail]. 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.