Senior Equipment Engineer, Mechanical SystemsManufacturing Engineering * Weirton, WV

Role Description

Form Energy is hiring a Senior Equipment Engineer specializing in Mechanical Systems. You will be responsible for leading the mechanical design of custom, high-precision machinery from concept to commissioning. This includes leveraging advanced 3D CAD, conducting FEA and kinematic studies, defining GD&T for manufacturability, and proactively identifying and validating high-risk mechanisms through hands-on prototyping and bench testing. Your expertise in fluid/mechanical power systems, materials science, and troubleshooting mechanical failures will be crucial to successfully delivering complex automated equipment.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission! This opportunity is based out of Form Factory 1 - Form Energy's 550,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in Weirton, WV, a commutable distance from Pittsburgh. Purpose-built for high-volume, advanced battery production, Form Factory 1 is a hub of fast-moving, collaborative work driving a new era of large-scale American energy manufacturing in the heart of the Rust Belt.

Relocation assistance is available.

What you'll do:

• Lead the mechanical design of custom machinery using 3D CAD (Solid Works/Inventor), focusing on precision and manufacturability.

• Own the prototyping phase, identifying high-risk mechanisms early and validating them through physical bench tests.

• Conduct FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and kinematic studies to ensure structural integrity and cycle time targets.

• Define tolerances and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) to ensure seamless assembly of custom-machined parts.

• Proven track record of taking a "blank sheet" concept to a commissioned machine.

• Advanced knowledge of fluid and mechanical power systems, materials science, heat treatment, and fabrication techniques.

• Strong hands-on aptitude for troubleshooting mechanical failures during the build phase.

• Bachelors degree or higher in mechanical engineering

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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.

To build America's energy future, we need everyone at the table. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact  Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.

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