Mechanical Engineer II, Hydrogen SystemMechanical Design Engineering * Berkeley, CA * Full time[...]

Form Energy; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 147,959 - 194,218; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Form Energy is seeking a hands-on Staff Mechanical Design Engineer to own the design of subsystems within the hydrogen management system for our iron-air battery technology. You will prototype, test, and validate components, collaborating with chemical, electrical, and mechanical engineers to advance storage systems at scale.

The role emphasizes safety, rapid prototyping, and cross-functional teamwork to enable high-volume production while maintaining rigorous quality and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; 2+ years of industry experience in mechanical design of equipment, liquid or gas handling systems.
• Understanding of first-principles modeling and design; experience optimizing designs for manufacturing and cost-down.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment or with contract manufacturing vendors.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to mechanical design, balance-of-plant systems, and interdisciplinary interfaces of airflow systems.
• Direct experience in product development within an early-stage environment ramping into production.
• Sense of urgency and self-driven to hit difficult schedule targets.
• #LI-Onsite

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and test parts within the hydrogen management system to meet critical performance requirements.
• Collaborate with analysts to drive design decisions based on first principles.
• Participate in component design reviews, fabricate and test first-of-a-kind prototypes to validate system design choices.
• Conduct critical vendor engagements and collaborate with manufacturing engineers to transition system designs from prototype to high-volume production.
• Collaborate with the Battery Cell and Systems teams to co-develop auxiliary systems.
• Work hand-in-hand with senior engineers and learn product design best practices.
• Champion safety, especially in the development of new laboratory processes.

Skills

Mechanical design

First-principles modeling

Manufacturing cost-down

Vendor collaboration

Product development

Early-stage to production

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to build America's energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company developing cost-effective, multi-day energy storage to keep the electric grid secure and reliable during extended stress. We are focused on delivering energy storage for a better world and growing rapidly to meet demand with contracts across the United States and scalable manufacturing capability.

Working for Form Energy is a chance to be part of something extraordinary. We are assembling a team of highly talented individuals across the country, guided by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, to transform the energy landscape.

Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you\'ve come to the right place.

Role Description

The Fluid Systems Mechanical Engineering team designs the gas and liquid systems that traverse battery cell, module, and full pack, forming the foundation of Form\'s utility-scale multi-day energy storage system. The Hydrogen System is crucial to the safe operation of iron-air batteries, safely managing hydrogen generated during battery use and optimized for performance, quality, reliability, and cost for high-volume manufacturing at Form Factory.

We are hiring a hands-on Staff Mechanical Design Engineer to own the design of subsystems within the hydrogen management system. This critical safety system supports the reliable operation of Form\'s iron-air battery technology. You will work on prototyping efforts across the company, driving a series of internal system prototypes and collaborating with chemical, electrical, and mechanical engineers to design, prototype, and test the storage systems. You will be responsible for design validation before final manufacturing release.

If this sounds like the right position for you, apply now. This opportunity will help shape and scale our multi-day energy storage system and contribute to a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and a sustainable mission.

Relocation assistance is available.

What you\'ll do

• Design, prototype, and test parts within the hydrogen management system to meet critical performance requirements
• Collaborate with analysts to drive design decisions based on first principles
• Participate in component design reviews, fabricate and test first-of-a-kind prototypes to validate system design choices
• Conduct critical vendor engagements and collaborate with manufacturing engineers to transition system designs from prototype to high-volume production
• Collaborate with the Battery Cell and Systems teams to co-develop auxiliary systems
• Work hand-in-hand with senior engineers and learn product design best practices
• Champion safety, especially in the development of new laboratory processes

What you\'ll bring

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; Bachelor\'s with 2+ years of industry experience in mechanical design of equipment, liquid or gas handling systems
• Understanding of first-principles modeling and design and experience optimizing designs for manufacturing and cost-down
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment or with contract manufacturing vendors
• Demonstrated experience contributing to mechanical design, balance-of-plant systems, and interdisciplinary interfaces of airflow systems
• Direct experience in product development within an early-stage environment ramping into production
• Sense of urgency and self-driven to hit difficult schedule targets
• #LI-Onsite

Benefits and Equal Opportunity

Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive. We cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees and 80% for dependents, starting from day one. We offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents) and generous vacation policies. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. 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. We will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.

Compensation Range: $147,959 - $194,218