Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer

American manufacturing and energy technology company revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology for electric grid security.
$170,300 - $222,300
Embedded
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
501 - 1,000 Employees
10+ years of experience
Energy
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Description For Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer

Form Energy is revolutionizing the energy storage industry with their innovative multi-day energy storage technology designed to maintain electric grid reliability. As a Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in designing and integrating battery modules for their utility-scale energy storage systems. The company has gained recognition from TIME, MIT Technology Review, and Fast Company, and is rapidly expanding with contracts across the United States.

The role involves leading mechanical architecture trade studies, component design, and cost analysis, focusing on transforming conceptual designs into detailed mechanical solutions optimized for manufacturing. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, from product development to manufacturing, ensuring successful transition from prototype to high-volume production.

This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on America's energy future while working with cutting-edge technology. Form Energy values humanity, excellence, and creativity, offering comprehensive benefits including full healthcare coverage, generous parental leave, and stock options. The company is currently scaling up battery manufacturing at their new factory in West Virginia, making this an exciting time to join their mission-driven team.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive mechanical engineering expertise, proven experience in product development, and strong collaborative skills. You'll be based in Berkeley, CA, working on-site with a team dedicated to transforming the energy landscape through innovative storage solutions.

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Responsibilities For Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer

  • Lead battery module mechanical design through product development process
  • Develop functional requirements with product and technology development teams
  • Perform hands-on prototyping of designs
  • Work with manufacturing engineers for high volume production transition
  • Collaborate with testing teams on validation test plans
  • Support design, build, and test of engineering prototypes

Requirements For Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 10+ years of industry experience in mechanical design
  • Experience taking mechanical design from concept to high-volume product
  • Expert in CAD and geometric tolerancing and dimensioning (GD&T)
  • Experience problem solving across multiple engineering disciplines
  • Skilled at defining and enforcing interface control for system boundaries

Benefits For Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Equity
  • 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees
  • 80% coverage of healthcare premiums for dependents
  • 12-20 weeks paid parental leave
  • Stock options
  • Competitive salaries
  • Generous vacation policies

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