Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Structures Design

Overview

Lead design of iron‑air battery enclosures from concept to high‑volume production.

Key Responsibilities

• failure analysis
• concept design
• verification testing
• production transition
• fea modeling
• hands‑on prototyping

Tasks

-Perform failure root cause analysis on systems and assemblies -Create white-page designs that will be the foundation of Form Energy’s Gen 2 product designs -Drive verification testing of your design work -Work with consulting companies, vendors, manufacturing engineers, and technical operations to transition designs from the prototype stage to high volume production -Perform bench testing, hand calculations, and FEA to inform specs and future design direction -Release designs consistent with company and team best practices (drawings, tolerance analysis, etc) -Perform hands-on prototyping of designs and collaborate with broader teams to build integrated prototypes

Requirements

• solidworks
• gd&t
• prototyping
• dfma
• mechanical eng
• fea

What You Bring

-Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD), specifically SolidWorks modeling and drafting using GD&T (ASME Y14.5) -Proficient with prototyping techniques and working in a machine shop environment -Familiarity with mechanical verification testing -Proficient in component design for mass manufacturing and assembly (DFMA), especially sheet metal, stampings, weldments and extruded components -Familiarity with electro-mechanical systems, power electronics, or batteries is a plus -Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; Bachelor's with 10+ years, or Master's with 8+ industry experience in mechanical design -Travel up to 20% to other Form Energy offices or vendor sites -Experience leading design work for complex mechanical systems and structural design, using FEA for structural analysis

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About Form Energy

-Focused on transforming energy storage and use for a sustainable future. -Developing ultra-low-cost, long-duration energy storage solutions. -Innovative iron-air battery technology stores renewable energy for days, providing reliable backup for solar and wind power. -Energy storage technology poised to revolutionize grid storage, enhancing resilience and flexibility. -Aims to reduce reliance on fossil fuels through scalable and affordable solutions. -Collaborating with energy providers and grid operators for large-scale deployment. -Working on integrating energy storage into existing grids to optimize renewable energy use and improve stability.

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