Mechanical Engineer I

Form Energy; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Form Energy seeks a Mechanical Engineer I to join their Advanced Product Development team. In this role, you will design and test hardware for innovative iron-air battery technology, working closely with experienced engineers while driving sustainable solutions for energy storage.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Stock options

Holistic benefits package

100% medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees

Paid leave for new parents

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related field; 1+ years experience or Master's with relevant experience.
• Experience with CAD and prototyping techniques.
• Strong fundamentals in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on prototyping and verification testing of subsystem designs.
• Drive instrumentation, data collection, and analysis for validation builds.
• Own design of components for volume manufacturing.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Data Analysis

Prototyping

Heat Transfer

Fluid Dynamics

Mechanics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD (SolidWorks)

Job description

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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

Form Energy is hiring a Mechanical Engineer I to support the design, build and test hardware for our next generation of iron-air batteries. As part of our Advanced Product Development team, you will have a hands-on role in conducting verification testing of system-level designs. You will also have the opportunity to design parts for volume manufacturing. Your work will rely on a broad range of engineering disciplines, including heat transfer, fluid dynamics and mechanics. You will integrate tightly with a team of experienced engineers to write and execute verification test plans and iterate on designs with data-driven analysis. You’ll be a part of a large cross-functional team bringing Energy Storage Systems from concept to release to mass manufacturing. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver our sustainable multi-day energy storage solution to the grid!

What You'll Do

• Lead hands-on prototyping and verification testing of subsystem designs
• Drive instrumentation, data collection and data analysis for system-level validation builds
• Own design of components and small assemblies for volume manufacturing
• Run and analyze trials to inform specs and future design direction
• Execute ambitious product development processes on tight timelines
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; Bachelor's with 1+ years experience in mechanical design, or Master's with research or professional engineering experience.
• Experienced using CAD (SolidWorks preferred) to design parts and assemblies.
• Exposure to writing, executing and analyzing test plans to make data-driven decisions.
• Experience with prototyping techniques and working in a machine shop environment.
• Strong heat transfer, fluid dynamics and mechanics fundamentals.
• Desire to roll up your sleeves and contribute with a cross-functional team solving challenging problems
• Ability to travel domestically approximately 15% of the time
  
  

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.

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

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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