Electromechanical EngineerSystems Electrical Engineering * Berkeley, CA On-site

Overview

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.

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.

• 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

• A degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering or a related field; bachelor's with 8+ years, or master's with 6+ years of relevant experience developing medium to high volume products

• Proven experience with electrical and mechanical design and proficiency in CAD (Solid Works, 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

• 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

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