Senior Staff Technical Program Manager, Mechanical Design Engineering

Form Energy; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Generous vacation policy

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Form Energy is seeking a Senior Staff Technical Program Manager to lead the mechanical design integration for our battery cell, module, and full-pack systems. This role bridges product architecture, detailed design, and high-volume manufacturing, driving schedules and mitigating technical roadblocks while upholding design-for-cost and reliability standards.

The successful candidate will manage first-of-a-kind build activities, coordinate cross-functional teams, and guide prototyping and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in technical program management with a mechanical or complex system background.
• Proven track record in hardware development and high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive schedules under aggressive timelines.
• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or related field; Master’s/MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional mechanical design projects from concept through high-volume manufacturing, aligned with product architecture and performance requirements.
• Drive project schedules, identify critical path risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Foster communication between engineering, operations, and supply chain to meet DFM objectives.
• Coordinate first-of-a-kind build activities and system integration as the central point for mechanical implementation.
• Oversee prototyping efforts and support analyses to validate system designs.

Skills

Technical PM

Mechanical Eng

Hardware development

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s or MBA preferred

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 Mechanical Engineering team at Form is focused on designing the battery cell, module, and full pack system that forms the foundation of our innovative utility-scale multi-day energy storage system. We strive to deliver designs that are optimized for performance, quality, reliability, and cost for high-volume manufacturing at Form Factory.

We are seeking a Senior Staff Technical Program Manager to serve as a cornerstone of our mechanical design integration efforts. In this high-impact role, you will orchestrate the end-to-end execution of complex mechanical programs, bridging the gap between product architecture, detailed design, and high-volume manufacturing. You will be responsible for defining program strategy, proactively identifying and mitigating technical roadblocks, and fostering cross-functional alignment between engineering, operations, and supply chain teams. As a technical leader, you will champion the successful integration of first-of-a-kind systems, ensuring we meet our aggressive timelines while maintaining the highest standards of system reliability and design-for-cost optimization.

Relocation assistance is available.

What you’ll do:

• Lead cross-functional mechanical design projects from concept through high-volume manufacturing, ensuring alignment with product architecture and performance requirements.
• Drive project schedules, identifying critical path risks and implementing mitigation strategies to keep programs on track.
• Facilitate effective communication between engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to ensure design for cost and manufacturability (DFM) objectives are met.
• Lead the coordination of first-of-a-kind build activities and system integration efforts, serving as the central point of contact for mechanical system implementation.
• Manage prototyping efforts and support engineering teams in building and verifying analytical models to validate system designs.

What you’ll bring:

• 10+ years of experience in technical program management, with a strong background in mechanical engineering or complex system development.
• Proven track record of managing high-complexity engineering projects, particularly in hardware development or high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience navigating ambiguity and leading cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions on aggressive timelines.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret engineering data and guide decision-making on design trade-offs.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field (Master’s or MBA preferred).

#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 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.