Senior Mechanical Engineer, Electrodes

Form Energy; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

100% medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees

At least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents

Generous vacation policies

Job summary

Form Energy, based in Somerville, MA, is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to enhance its innovative battery cell designs. This role involves leading the design process, collaborating across teams, and ensuring that components are optimized for mass production.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical design, proficient CAD skills in SolidWorks, and experience in mass manufacturing principles. Join us to be part of shaping the future of energy storage!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience in mechanical design (Bachelors) or 3+ years (Masters).
• Proficiency in component design for mass manufacturing.
• Experience with prototyping in a machine shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of a full electrode assembly for battery cells.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define functional requirements.
• Perform hands-on prototyping and testing of designs.

Skills

Mechanical Design

CAD (SolidWorks)

DFMA

Prototyping Techniques

Battery Systems

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA

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 Electrode Mechanical Engineering team within the Core Technology group at Form is multidisciplinary and focused on delivering qualified battery anode and cathode designs that meet operational performance targets, at cost and with high reliability, from controlled processes on high-volume manufacturing lines for Form Energy’s utility‑scale multi‑day energy storage system.

We're seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team and play a crucial role in designing components for our battery cell design! You'll own the design of components and assemblies from concept to production, with a strong emphasis on design for manufacturing and assembly. As a problem solver, you'll creatively tackle mechanical design challenges and apply your knowledge of designing metal and plastic components for mass manufacturing. You'll work cross‑functionally with teams on requirements definition and verification plans to deliver a design that meets those requirements. Comfortable working in a prototype shop environment, you'll communicate with manufacturers to deliver an optimized, production‑ready design. Troubleshooting design problems as they arise and working with the Electrode & Cell Engineering design teams to implement improvements will also be a part of your responsibilities. If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, apply now!

Relocation assistance is available.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the design of a full electrode assembly or complex sub‑assembly integral to the battery cell electrodes and electrode stack assembly
• Develop functional requirements and DFMEAs in close collaboration with members of the Cell Engineering, Electrode Engineering, and Systems Engineering teams
• Perform hands‑on prototyping of designs and collaborate with broader teams to build integrated prototypes
• Collaborate closely with the manufacturing team to gather and implement DFM / DFA feedback into designs.
• Release designs consistent with company and team best practices (GD&T, drawings, tolerance analysis, etc)
• Demonstrate design functionality through analysis (e.g. FEA, CFD) and component‑or system‑level testing
• Work with external vendors, manufacturing engineers, and technical operations to transition designs from concept to prototype phase to high volume production
• Drive verification testing of your design work.

What you’ll bring:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; Bachelor’s with 5+ years, or Master’s with 3+ industry experience in mechanical design
• Proficiency in computer‑aided design (CAD), specifically SolidWorks modeling and drafting
• Proficient in component design for mass manufacturing and assembly (DFMA), especially formed / stamped sheet metal and injection molded plastic components.
• Proficient with prototyping techniques and working in a machine shop environment
• Experience working with batteries, energy storage, fuel cells, or electrolyzers is a plus
• Experience with plating technologies is a plus
• Experience with the design and verification of mechanical systems using FEA is a plus.

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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.