Staff Electromechanical Engineer, Systems IntegrationSystems Engineering * Berkeley, CA * Full time

Are you ready to build America's clean energy future with the team that will deliver? Form Energy is an American energy technology and manufacturing company. We are pioneering a new class of iron-air batteries to enable our electric grid to run on renewable, reliable, and affordable energy, every day of the year.

Form Energy has been recognized by TIME as "One of the Best Inventions of 2023" for its battery technology and by MIT Technology Review as a "Top Climate Tech Company to Watch". We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and are growing just as rapidly to meet demand. Our team has more than doubled in size in the past year, and continues to expand every day. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Pilot production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and later this year, production will take off to high volumes at our new factory in West Virginia.

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it's a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And right now might be the most exciting moment in the company's history to join. We are assembling a team of some of the most talented and motivated 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 has an exciting opportunity for a staff electromechanical engineer to join our newly established systems integration team. This team is part of our talented multidisciplinary systems engineering team within the technology group in our Berkeley, CA, location. It is focused on delivering the product enclosure and auxiliary systems design for our energy storage system.

This new position will suit someone with a hands-on mechanical design background, including integrating high voltage electrical systems, interlocks, data acquisition, and packaging with tight tolerances in sizeable unit systems and environmental enclosures, practical 2D drawings and documentation, and 3D CAD modeling.

The engineer should be experienced in designing complex mechanical sub-assemblies, from concept to production, and high-volume manufacturing, including design analysis FMEA and FEA, encompassing thermal, structural, and assembly designs for packaging considerations and designing for DVT and PVT. They should have experience with various manufacturing techniques, including metals and plastics, and be highly collaborative, working with cross-functional teams and external vendors.

If this sounds like the perfect position for you, apply now! This opportunity will help shape and scale our multi-day energy storage system, contributing to the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!

What you'll do:

• 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 design, harnessing, safety and interlocks, and data collection

• Address challenges related to electronics packaging, encompassing tasks such as electrical isolation, sealing, thermal regulation, interconnection & shock, and vibration mitigation

• Mechanical design analysis including thermal, structural, design for assembly, and design for test

• Own the design from conception through all 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

What you'll bring:

• Degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering or a related field; bachelor's with 7+ years, or master's with 5+ years of relevant industry experience developing medium to high volume products

• Proven experience with mechanical and electrical design and proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks, NX, etc.)

• Direct experience with prototyping techniques, fabrication, and high-volume manufacturing; experience with tight-tolerance, multi-material component design for harsh environments

• Leadership, the ability to mentor, and well-developed communication, collaboration, and engagement skills working with a variety of teams and stakeholders

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain design decisions, summarize observations, and absorb information and requirements from other teams

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment

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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 a clean and equitable energy future, we need everyone at the table. We strive to form a team as diverse as the communities we will serve with our technology, and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

Compensation Range: $164.4K - $193.2K