Mechanical Engineering Manager, Gas SystemsMechanical Design Engineering * Berkeley, CA * Full [...]

Form Energy; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 170,246 - 223,455; Full time

Job summary

Form Energy is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead the Gas Systems design for our Gen 2, multi-day energy storage platform. You will build and coach a world-class team of engineers, guide cross-functional requirements, and drive cost- and manufacturability-focused design.

Relocation assistance is available; you will mentor engineers, develop verification plans, and release drawings with tolerance analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years in mechanical design
• Experience leading design for complex mechanical systems and managing 2+ direct reports
• Experience in manufacturing environments and with contract vendors
• Ability to model from first principles and optimize for cost

Responsibilities

• Create white-page designs for Gen 2 product designs
• Collaborate with vendors, manufacturing engineers, and ops to transition from prototype to high-volume production
• Drive verification analysis and testing of designs
• Establish best practices for fluid system design and mentor team
• Recruit and hire engineers
• Release designs with drawings and tolerance analysis
• Guide root cause analysis on systems and components
• Travel up to 20%

Skills

Mechanical design leadership

Team leadership

First-principles modeling

Manufacturing optimization

Vendor collaboration

Product development

Strong communication

Schedule management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Tolerance analysis

Verification testing

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

The Fluid Systems Mechanical Engineering team at Form is focused on architecting and designing the multiple gas and liquid systems that traverse our battery cell, module, and full pack, forming the foundation of our innovative utility-scale multi-day energy storage system. Within the Fluid Systems team, our Gas Systems are crucial to the function of our iron-air batteries because they deliver air to each cell and safely manage hydrogen that is generated during battery operation. We strive to deliver designs that are optimized for performance, quality, reliability, and cost for high-volume manufacturing at Form Factory.

We're hiring a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead the design effort of our Gas Systems. You will build and lead a world-class team of engineers. As a coach-player, you'll dynamically engage with your team to tackle mechanical design challenges, mentoring team members by sharing your expertise in gas system design. You'll work cross-functionally with other leaders to define requirements & verification plans, and inspire your team to deliver a design that meets those requirements.

If this sounds like the right position for you, This opportunity will help shape and scale our multi-day energy storage system, contributing to the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission, contributing to a sustainable future!

Relocation assistance is available.

What you'll do:

• Create white-page designs that will be the foundation of Form Energy's Gen 2 product designs
• Work with consulting companies, vendors, manufacturing engineers, and technical operations to transition designs from the prototype stage to high volume production
• Drive verification analysis and testing of your team's design work
• Establish best practices for fluid system design and level-up your team members
• Recruit and hire engineers who share your same vision for excellence in design
• Release designs consistent with company and team best practices (drawings, tolerance analysis, etc)
• Guide team through failure root cause analysis on systems and components
• Travel up to 20% to other Form Energy offices or vendor sites

What you'll bring:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; Bachelor's with 10+ years of industry experience in mechanical design of equipment, liquid or gas handling systems
• Experience leading design work for complex mechanical systems and managing 2 or more direct reports in a functional leadership capacity
• 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 optimizing mechanical design, balance-of-plant systems, and interdisciplinary interfaces of fluid systems
• Direct experience in product development within an early-stage environment
• Sense of urgency and self-driven to hit difficult schedule targets

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 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. 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.

Compensation Range: $170,246 - $223,455