Manager, Analysis & Mechanical Architecture

Form Energy; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees

80% healthcare premiums for dependents

12 weeks of paid leave for new parents

Generous vacation policies

Stock options

Holistic benefits package

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead a talented team focused on the design and analysis of cutting-edge energy storage systems. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of energy solutions by managing mechanical architecture and ensuring optimal performance through rigorous analysis. With a commitment to sustainability and excellence, this firm offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the clean tech sector. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will contribute to revolutionary advancements in energy storage technology, fostering a cleaner and more reliable future for all.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in mechanical systems design for high-volume manufacturing.
• Proven leadership experience managing and mentoring engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of mechanical architects and engineers to optimize battery designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for system design and performance.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Thermal Analysis

Structural Analysis

Mechanical Design

Technical Communication

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CFD

FEA

Job description

Manager, Analysis & Mechanical Architecture

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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.

Role Description

The Mechanical Engineering team at Form is focused on 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 that are optimized for performance, quality, reliability, and cost for high-volume manufacturing at Form Factory.

We're hiring an experienced Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead our newly formed Analysis & Mechanical Architecture team in Berkeley, CA. This team is focused on supporting mechanical architectural definition, structural and thermal analysis, and model validation to proactively ensure designs are performant, and optimally meet requirements. The team will work closely with cross functional partners such as EE, cell performance, and system modeling to develop cohesive system architectures. In this role, you will manage a team of design and analysis engineers in support of design and build activities on pilot manufacturing lines in Berkeley, CA, and production lines in Weirton, WV. You will act as a player-coach to effectively grow and mentor a well-rounded engineering team in our fast-paced technical environment. If this sounds like the right role for you, apply now!

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of scaling our multi-day energy storage system at Form and contributing to a sustainable future!

What you'll do:

• Manage and grow a world-class team of mechanical architects, thermal engineers, and structural engineers
• Lead the mechanical architecture, and structural/fluid/thermal analysis and optimization of Form Energy’s iron-air battery
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of battery, electrical, chemical, and systems engineers to develop, model, and optimize system designs for performance, cost, and reliability throughout the full development cycle

What you'll bring:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; with 7+ years of industry experience
• Well-developed experience analyzing and designing mechanical systems, assemblies, and components for high-volume manufacture in a hardware product development company
• Demonstrated experience leading, managing, and mentoring direct reports
• Expert knowledge of either: thermal analysis (CFD/FEA), structural analysis (static/dynamic)
• Strong mechanical design experience across multiple shipping products
• Experience defining products and engineering requirements, and implementing FMEA principles
• Experience in batteries, energy storage, or other high power products is a plus
• Strong technical communication skills, especially with external parties and across internal functional teams

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

The range listed is what we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and may be modified in the future. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Manufacturing