Mechanical Engineer I, Hardware Prototyping

Form Energy; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage for 1

First-day health benefits

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Generous PTO policy

Employee Resource Program including 1:

Dependent coverage options

Parental leave (12 weeks)

Commuter Benefits Account

401k with company match

Professional development budget

Gallup Strengths Finder access

Disability insurance

Job summary

Form Energy is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to join the Core Technology Hardware team in Somerville, MA. You will design hardware to evaluate iron-air battery concepts and turn CAD models into physical test vehicles, from standard platforms to custom builds for experiments.

You will fabricate prototypes, iterate quickly, and collaborate with scientists and engineers to ensure safe, reliable assemblies and documentation that supports rapid discovery and development.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in mechanical design or related roles.
• Hands-on prototyping with machining, 3D printing, or sheet metal.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and 2D drafting (SolidWorks or similar) with GD&T.
• Ability to write clear technical documentation and work instructions.
• Strong communication and collaboration with scientists and engineers.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design hardware that enables evaluation and refinement of iron-air battery concepts.
• Turn electrode and battery concepts into physical test vehicles and fixtures.
• Translate CAD models to fabricated parts and assemblies with safe operation.
• Collaborate with technicians, scientists, and engineers to improve reliability and repeatability.
• Produce CAD models and drawings for fabrication and release through documentation.
• Manage multiple projects and adapt to shifting priorities.

Skills

CAD Modeling

GD&T

Prototyping

Documentation

Team Collaboration

Mechanical Design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Form Energy is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to join the Core Technology Hardware team in Somerville, MA. You will design hardware to evaluate iron-air battery concepts and turn CAD models into physical test vehicles, from standard platforms to custom builds for experiments.

You will fabricate prototypes, iterate quickly, and collaborate with scientists and engineers to ensure safe, reliable assemblies and documentation that supports rapid discovery and development.