Mechanical Engineer, Form Energy

The Core Technology Hardware team at Form Energy is responsible for developing innovative hardware solutions across Form's entire R&D portfolio From developing game-changing improvements to Form's iron-air battery technology, to conceptualizing new products, the Core Technology team charts the path forward for Form – and the Core Tech Hardware team designs, builds, and tests the hardware that makes this possible Form Energy is hiring a Mechanical Engineer I to join this innovative team.In this role, you will work on designing, prototyping, and testing next-generation electrochemical cells and their supporting infrastructure You will work closely with other mechanical engineers, electrochemists, and material scientists to understand functional requirements, conceptualize designs, do engineering analysis, and fabricate novel electrochemical devices and experimental setups to test them This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission! Design, build, and validate prototypes of new electrochemical cell architectures and experimental setups that meet desired functional requirements Conduct an iterative design process, confirming that mechanical and electrochemical requirements are achieved, and refining or modifying designs based on experimental results (in close collaboration with battery scientists) Perform analysis (e.g., hand calculations, FEA, CFD, materials testing, etc.) as needed to develop your designs Prototype your designs in-house and/or by outsourcing to external manufacturers Document your design process and results via written documentation, CAD files, engineering drawings, and testing data Propose creative solutions to problems; work collaboratively and communicate proactively across teams

Form Energy is able to sponsor visas, but that doesn't guarantee they are sponsoring for this role. Ask the hiring team for more information. Form Energy, however, have created a reliable battery that has the capacity to revolutionize how we use electricity. Revolutionizing battery storage is at the core of Form Energy's approach to making renewable energy universal. Form Energy's battery is based around Iron-air technology that currently has energy storage capacities and operational costs comparable to legacy power plants. In addition to improvements in cost and consistent electricity access, Form Energy's batteries are scalable, portable, and safe - offering a unique approach to revolutionizing renewable energy storage towards a greener future.