Senior Mechanical Engineer, Fluid Systems

Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable. We are hiring a hands-on Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to own the design of subsystems within our electrolyte & water management system, the circulatory system of Form’s iron-air battery technology.

About the role

The Mechanical Engineering team at Form is focused on designing the battery cell, module, and full pack system that forms the foundation of our innovative utility-scale multi-day energy storage system. You will play a key role in product definition, detailed design, first-of-a-kind build activities, vendor engagement, and design for manufacturing. Relocation assistance is available.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and test the electrolyte & water management system to meet critical performance requirements
• Use first principles of fluid flow to optimize system design and inform design architecture decisions
• Prepare and lead design reviews and trade studies covering your system components
• Fabricate and test first-of-a-kind prototypes to validate system design choices
• Conduct critical vendor engagements and collaborate with manufacturing engineers to transition system designs from prototype to high-volume production
• Collaborate with the Electrical and Firmware teams to optimize actuator and sensor integration
• Work with the battery cell and systems team to co-develop auxiliary systems
• Champion safety, especially in the development of new laboratory processes

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; Bachelor's with 5+ years of industry experience in mechanical design of equipment, liquid, or gas handling systems
• Understanding of first-principles modeling and design and experience optimizing designs for manufacturing and cost-down
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment or with contract manufacturing vendors
• Demonstrated experience optimizing mechanical design, balance-of-plant systems, and interdisciplinary interfaces of fluid systems
• Direct experience in product development within an early-stage environment

Benefits

• 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees (80% for dependents) starting day one
• At least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents)
• Generous vacation policies
• Competitive salaries and stock options

Pay

Compensation Range: $128,662 - $168,844