Staff Mechanical Engineer, High-Voltage DesignSystems Electrical Engineering * Berkeley, CA * F[...]

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

Benefits offered by this job

100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision premiums

12 weeks paid leave for new parents

Generous vacation policies

Job summary

A clean energy technology company is seeking a staff level technical lead Electro-mechanical Engineer in Berkeley, California. You will design and develop innovative electro-mechanical systems, lead a multidisciplinary engineering team, and ensure the successful transition from concept to mass production. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering with significant experience in electrical and mechanical designs, including CAD proficiency. The position offers a competitive compensation range from $147,959 to $194,218, alongside comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s with 6+ years or master’s with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in design for medium to high volume products.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fundamentals and first principles hand calculations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship within a multidisciplinary team.
• Own the electromechanical design of battery products.
• Lead mechanical design analysis including thermal and structural.
• Create drawing packages and manufacturing instructions.

Skills

Electrical and mechanical design

CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, NX)

Cost modeling and multi-physics simulations

Mechanical and electrical engineering fundamentals

High-volume manufacturing experience

Power distribution knowledge

Creepage and clearance analysis

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

Role Description

Form Energy's Electromechanical team is seeking a staff level technical lead Electro-mechanical Engineer to drive the requirements, design, simulation and testing of our Gen 2 and beyond power systems for clean energy delivery from batteries to the grid. You will be responsible for designing electro-mechanical sub-assemblies that will deliver power and control signals to various auxiliary systems within the battery enclosure. You will take designs from concept to production in a fast paced environment while ensuring quality and reliability through rigorous tests. This role requires collaboration with various engineering teams, making it an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge technology at a dynamic company with a remarkable mission.

What you’ll do

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship within a multidisciplinary engineering team, fostering the growth and problem‑solving skills across team members
• Own the electromechanical design of Form’s battery products, including high voltage distribution (busbars and cables), isolation, grounding, harnessing, connectors, overmolded bussing, plastic and metal enclosures for various PCBA and electrical assemblies, and safety and interlocks (contactor, fuses etc.)
• Address challenges related to electronics packaging, encompassing tasks such as electrical isolation, sealing, thermal regulation, interconnection & shock and vibration mitigation
• Leading RCAs and cross‑functional interface design
• Mechanical design analysis including thermal, structural, design for assembly, and design for test
• Own the design from conception through all of its iterations to mass‑production
• Create drawing packages and manufacturing instructions for parts and assemblies
• Design and develop electromechanical and electrical systems in support of test stand safety, improvements, and simplification

What you’ll bring

• A degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering or a related field; bachelor’s with 6+ years, or master’s with 5+ years of relevant experience developing medium to high volume products
• Proven experience with electrical and mechanical design and proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks, NX, etc.)
• Expertise in cost modeling, multi‑physics simulations (e.g., thermal, CFD, structural), and optimizations, with the ability to navigate system‑level trade‑offs and integrate them into architecture studies
• Strong mechanical and electrical engineering fundamentals, GD&T, and first principles hand calculations.
• Direct experience with high‑volume manufacturing, fabrication, and prototyping techniques; experience with tight‑tolerance, component design for harsh environments, DFM/DFA.
• Solid understanding of power distribution, electrical circuits, protection devices
• Superb understanding of creepage and clearance analysis and standards (ie IEC, UL etc.)
• Ability to model resistive losses, run current density analysis to optimize busbar geometry and sizing to meet system performance and mass requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with electrical standards (NEC); experience with battery and power conversion standards (UL9540, UL1741) a plus
• Leadership, the ability to mentor, and well‑developed communication, collaboration, and engagement skills working with a variety of teams and stakeholders

Compensation Range

$147,959 - $194,218

Benefits

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.

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