Reliability Engineer

Apply now for the Staff Reliability Engineer role at Form Energy
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Compensation Range: $147,959 – $184,966 per year.

Location:

Berkeley, CA.

Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company that is revolutionizing energy storage with cost‑effective, multi‑day iron‑air battery technology. We are rapidly expanding our manufacturing footprint and engaging leading electric utilities across the United States to deliver reliable, long‑lasting energy storage solutions.

The Staff Reliability Engineer leads the development and execution of reliability testing and design for critical mechanical subsystems within our iron‑air battery packs. Working with the Systems Reliability team in Berkeley, you will translate product goals into rigorous reliability requirements, design and conduct complex failure experiments, and mentor peers on design for reliability (DfR) best practices.

• Act as the primary authority on Design for Reliability (DfR) for critical mechanical subsystems that support iron‑air battery operation.
• Translate high‑level product goals into rigorous reliability requirements and define the validation roadmap for component lifetimes.
• Design and lead complex experiments to uncover failure mechanisms, determine root causes, and accelerate failure rates under test, focusing on liquid and gas handling subsystems and electro‑mechanical components.
• Champion safety and maintain traceability and documentation of test results and reliability analysis.

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, or related field with 7+ years of industry experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing new tests to evaluate performance and reliability of mechanical systems.
• Experience with liquid and gas handling systems (pumps, pipes, ducts, fans, etc.) is a plus.
• Familiar with developing accelerated lifetime tests to assess component reliability across operating conditions.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and cross‑functional collaboration skills within a remote, distributed team.

We offer competitive salaries, stock options, and a comprehensive benefits package to support all employees.

Health coverage: 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full‑time employees and 80% for dependents.

Paid leave: at least 12 weeks for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents). Generous vacation policies.

We are a proud equal‑opportunity employer and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of applicants and will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.