Mechanical Engineer II, Electrodes

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.

The Electrode Mechanical Engineering team within the Core Technology group at Form is multidisciplinary and focused on delivering qualified battery anode and cathode designs that meet operational performance targets, at cost and with high reliability, from controlled processes on high‑volume manufacturing lines for Form Energy's utility‑scale multi‑day energy storage system.

We're seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to join our team and play a crucial role in designing components for our battery cell design! You'll bring components and assemblies from concept to into mass production, with a strong emphasis on design for manufacturing and assembly. As a problem solver, you'll creatively tackle mechanical design challenges and apply your knowledge of designing plastic and metal components for mass manufacturing.

You'll work cross‑functionally with teams on requirements definition, verification plans, and failure analysis to deliver a design that meets those requirements. Comfortable working in a production environment, you'll communicate with manufacturing and process engineers to deliver an optimized, production‑ready design. Troubleshooting design problems as they arise and working with the Electrode Engineering design team to implement improvements will also be a part of your responsibilities.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you,
Relocation assistance is available.

• Lead on‑ground design efforts including failure analysis, setting specs, and updating electrode mechanical designs

• Perform hands‑on prototyping of designs and collaborate with broader teams to build integrated prototypes

• Work with vendors, manufacturing engineers, and technical operations to transition designs from the prototype stage to high volume production

• Run and analyze trials to inform specs and future design direction

• Release designs consistent with company and team best practices (drawings, tolerance analysis, etc)

• Drive verification testing of your design work

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field;
  Bachelor's with 2+ years industry experience in mechanical design

• Proficiency in computer‑aided design (CAD), specifically Solid Works modeling and drafting

• Proficient in component design for mass manufacturing and assembly (DFMA), especially formed / stamped sheet metal and injection molded plastic components.

• Proficient with prototyping techniques and working in a machine shop or production environment

• Familiarity with mechanical verification testing

• Experience working with batteries, energy…