Staff Mechanical Engineer, Test Infrastructure

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.

The Test Infrastructure team at Form Energy is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer who will be responsible for our Battery Module testing infrastructure. This position will serve as an exciting opportunity to define and own the system-level architecture and implementation of Test Infrastructure in support of our Battery Modules across multiple office locations!

As a Staff Mechanical Engineer in charge of Battery Module Test Infrastructure, you will be accountable for delivering test hardware that meets the objectives of all design validation, reliability, performance and process validation for our Battery Modules. You will be invested in developing and deploying novel, state-of-the-art test equipment, contributing towards the hardware and software development of our test capabilities, and supporting our operations team in keeping our tests online. If you are excited by the opportunity to tackle hard problems and design smart solutions to have an impact on revolutionary battery technology, this role is for you.

What you'll do:

• Provide a single source of truth for infrastructure designs/builds and drive technical decisions within the program 

• Serve as an escalation path and decision maker for contributors within their focus areas

• Advocate and demonstrate a safety first approach to problem solving

• Collaborate, implement and drive a development approach; design, build, test, and deliver (Project Cycle Process, “go slow to go fast” mentality) 

• Contribute to the mechanical and electrical design of battery test stands including power distribution design, harnessing, safety and interlocks, and data collection.

• Collaborate on the design/development of custom liquid-handling, electromechanical and electrical systems in support of test stand improvements and simplification.

• Ensure requirements are provided and verified through the development process

What you'll bring:

• A BS (MS preferred) degree in Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent degree/experience

• Experience leading technical work, coordinating resources and ensuring tasks are adequately prioritized and supported.

• System-level approach and understanding of test systems

• Ability to identify gaps and work with leadership to assess solutions and their impact to cross-functional activities

• Experience developing robust, automated test equipment in a medium- to high-volume environment

• Familiarity with an mCAD package (SolidWorks, NX)

• Familiarity with an eCAD package (AutoCAD Electrical, Solidworks Electrical)

• Basic understanding of test software with a focus on gauging effort and impact

• Familiarity working with data acquisition systems (Keysight, National Instruments, etc.)

• Familiarity with PLCs/HMIs

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment

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.