Mechanical Engineer II, Advanced Product Development

formenergy; Weirton (WV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Stock options

Health insurance

Paid parental leave

Generous vacation

Job summary

Form Energy, located at its Weirton, WV facility, is seeking an Advanced Product Development engineer to design, prototype, and validate the next generation of iron-air battery systems. You will lead prototyping, instrumentation, data analysis, and design for high-volume manufacturing, contributing to the company’s plan to scale production rapidly.

Join a team focused on reliable, long-duration energy storage and take part in a mission-driven culture that emphasizes humanity, excellence, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; Bachelor's with 1+ year design experience.
• Experience using CAD to design parts and assemblies.
• Experience with prototyping techniques in a lab.
• Ability to write, execute and analyze test plans to inform decisions.
• 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 data analysis for system-level validation builds.
• Own design of components and assemblies for volume manufacturing.
• Run and analyze trials to inform specs and future design direction.
• Execute ambitious product development processes on tight timelines.

Skills

CAD

Mechanical design

Prototyping

Data analysis

Heat transfer

Fluid dynamics

Lab experience

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

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

Form's Advanced Product Development team is responsible for architecting and designing the next generation of our iron-air battery system - the cell, module, pack, and the support systems that keep them running reliably for decades in the field. We work ahead of our production programs, translating breakthrough electrochemistry and system requirements into mechanical designs that can scale to high-volume manufacturing.

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 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 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 lab environment.
• Strong heat transfer, fluid dynamics and mechanics fundamentals.

Where you'll work:

This role is based at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV-an easy commute from the city of Pittsburgh, PA. This 550,000-square-foot facility is our hub for high-volume battery production and a leader in the new era of American energy manufacturing. Relocation assistance is available.

#LI-Onsite

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 intervi