Senior Mechanical Engineer - Test Systems & Lab Equipment

Form Energy; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Stock options

Competitive salary

Holistic benefits

Job summary

Form Energy is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer for the Test Infrastructure team in Berkeley, CA. You will design and deliver test equipment to enable critical tests for iron-air battery systems and supporting hardware.

You will develop novel test equipment, including mechanical and fluid handling systems and electronics test stands supporting Hardware In the Loop testing, while collaborating with the electrical subteam and operations to keep tests running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of industry experience in mechanical, fluid, and/or electronic systems.
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD and 2D drafting using SolidWorks or a similar program.
• Experience standardizing and maintaining fleets of electromechanical systems.
• Experience identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Own the design, build, and deployment of lab equipment for testing large numbers of battery cells and modules.
• Design, draft, and manufacture mechanical components and assemblies for test stands, including pumps, fans, and piping.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers and operations teams to diagnose issues and keep tests online.
• Develop scalable documentation and change management systems.
• Train technicians on new lab equipment and processes.
• Champion safety in the development of new equipment and processes.

Skills

3D CAD

2D drafting

Mechanical design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Form Energy is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer for the Test Infrastructure team in Berkeley, CA. You will design and deliver test equipment to enable critical tests for iron-air battery systems and supporting hardware.

You will develop novel test equipment, including mechanical and fluid handling systems and electronics test stands supporting Hardware In the Loop testing, while collaborating with the electrical subteam and operations to keep tests running smoothly.