Senior Mechanical Engineer, Systems Enclosure

Company: Form Energy, Inc.
Location: Berkeley
Posted on: April 20, 2024

Job Description:

Are you ready to rise to the challenge of climate change with the team that will deliver?Form Energy is a U.S. technology and manufacturing company that is developing and commercializing pioneering energy storage technologies to enable the electric grid to run on 100% renewable energy, every day of the year.Supported by leading investors such as Breakthrough Energy Ventures, ArcelorMittal, TPG Rise, MIT's The Engine, and others, we share a common belief that low-cost, multi-day energy storage is the key to enable tomorrow's zero carbon electric grid. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, we are deeply motivated and inspired to create a better world. We need talented, hardworking individuals who share our goal of tackling the challenge of climate change. Do you want to work with us today to build a better tomorrow?Role DescriptionForm Energy has an exciting opportunity for a senior mechanical engineer to join our talented systems engineering team within the technology group in our Berkeley, CA, location. This multidisciplinary team is focused on delivering the product enclosure and auxiliary systems design for our energy storage system.This is a new position and will ideally suit someone with expertise in 2D drafting and 3D modeling using CAD, designing mechanical enclosures and structures, willing to roll up their sleeves and be hands-on, experience working with contract manufacturers, and experience in taking a product into high-volume manufacturing.If this sounds like the perfect position for you, apply now! This opportunity will help shape and be part of scaling 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:

• Design and test BESS enclosures to critical performance & functional requirements optimizing for manufacturability, material weight, and cost
• Perform trade studies for cost & schedule to inform project teams in making design decisions
• Participate in critical vendor engagements and collaborate with manufacturing engineers to transition enclosure designs from prototype to high-volume production
• Develop CAD model and create enclosure drawings for fabrication
• Drive discussions across teams to inform design decisions
• Develop verification plans for enclosure testing
• Perform compliance studies/testing for purchased componentsWhat you'll bring:
  • with 3+ years industry experience in mechanical design, equipment, or liquid or gas handling systems
  • Proficiency in CAD tools such as Solidworks, Catia, CREO
  • Experience with optimizing mechanical design, balance-of-plant systems, and interdisciplinary interfaces of fluid systems or airflow systems; and a wide variety of metal manufacturing processes
  • Direct experience in product development within an early-stage environment
  • Experience with first-principles modeling and design and experience optimizing designs for manufacturing and cost-down
  • Prior experience in Energy Storage, Battery Systems, Renewable Energy, Utility, and other related industry experience a plus
  • Experience with sheet metal fabrication a plus#LI-DNIHumanity 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.
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