Mechanical / systems engineering - Berkeley, CA, United States - Form Energy

Description

Are you ready to build America's clean energy future with the team that will deliver? Form Energy is an American energy technology and manufacturing company.

We are pioneering a new class of iron-air batteries to enable our electric grid to run on renewable, reliable, and affordable energy, every day of the year.

Form Energy has been recognized by TIME as "One of the Best Inventions of 2023" for its battery technology and by MIT Technology Review as a "Top Climate Tech Company to Watch".

We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and are growing just as rapidly to meet demand.

We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States.

Pilot production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and later this year, production will take off to high volumes at our new factory in West Virginia.

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it's a chance to be part of something extraordinary.

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.

Role Description Form Energy has an exciting opportunity for a senior mechanical engineer to join our talented systems engineering team within the technology group in our Berkeley, CA, location.

This multidisciplinary team is focused on delivering the product enclosure and auxiliary systems design for our energy storage system.

This is a new position and will ideally suit someone with expertise in 2D drafting and 3D modeling using CAD, designing mechanical enclosures and structures, willing to roll up their sleeves and be hands-on, experience working with contract manufacturers, and experience in taking a product into high-volume manufacturing.

This opportunity will help shape and be part of scaling our multi-day energy storage system, contributing to the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission
Design and test BESS enclosures to critical performance & functional requirements optimizing for manufacturability, material weight, and cost
Perform trade studies for cost & schedule to inform project teams in making design decisions
Develop CAD model and create enclosure drawings for fabrication
Develop verification plans for enclosure testing
Perform compliance studies/testing for purchased components
with 3+ years industry experience in mechanical design, equipment, or liquid or gas handling systems
Proficiency in CAD tools such as Solidworks, Catia, CREO
Experience with optimizing mechanical design, balance-of-plant systems, and interdisciplinary interfaces of fluid systems or airflow systems; Experience with sheet metal fabrication a plus
#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.

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.

We strive to form a team as diverse as the communities we will serve with our technology, and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees.