Senior Manager, Mechanical Simulation & Analysis

Senior Manager, Mechanical Simulation & Analysis

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The Mechanical Engineering team at Form is focused on designing the battery cell, module, and system enclosure 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're hiring an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead our newly formed Mechanical Simulation & Analysis team. This team supports mechanical architectural definition, structural and thermal analysis, and model validation to proactively ensure designs are performant and meet requirements. The team will work closely with cross‑functional partners such as EE, cell performance, and system modeling to develop cohesive system architectures.

In this role you will manage a team of design and analysis engineers in support of design and build activities on pilot manufacturing lines in Berkeley, CA, and production lines in Weirton, WV. You will act as a player‑coach to grow and mentor a well‑rounded engineering team in a fast‑paced technical environment. If this sounds like the right role for you, apply now!

• Manage and grow a world‑class team of mechanical architects, thermal engineers, and structural engineers
• Lead the mechanical architecture, and structural/fluid/thermal analysis and optimization of Form Energy’s iron‑air battery
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of battery, electrical, chemical, systems, and reliability engineers to develop, model, and optimize system designs for performance, cost, and reliability throughout the full development cycle

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; with 12+ years of industry experience
• Well‑developed experience analyzing and designing mechanical systems, assemblies and components high‑volume manufacture in a hardware product development company
• Demonstrated experience leading, managing, and mentoring direct reports
• Expert knowledge of either: thermal analysis (CFD/FEA), structural analysis (static/dynamic)
• Strong mechanical design experience across multiple shipping products
• Experience defining products and engineering requirements, and implementing FMEA principles
• Experience in batteries, energy storage, or other high power products is a plus
• Strong technical communication skills, especially with external parties and across internal functional teams

Base pay range: $195,000 - $255,000 per year.

Mid‑Senior level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

• Competitive salary and stock options
• Full coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full‑time employees; 80% coverage for dependents
• Paid parental leave: at least 12 weeks for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents)
• Generous vacation policies and paid time off

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