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.Role DescriptionThe Cell Engineering team within the Technology group at Form is multidisciplinary and focused on delivering qualified battery cell designs that meet operational performance targets, at cost and with high reliability, from controlled processes on high-volume manufacturing lines for Form Energy's utility-scale multi-day energy storage system.We're hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer with deep expertise in sealing technologies to join our Cell Engineering Design team in Berkeley, CA.
In this role, you will be a subject matter expert in designing high reliability seals for challenging chemical environments. You will bring expertise in mechanical and polymeric sealing technologies and apply your knowledge to a variety of unique seal designs specific to Form Energy's iron-air battery product. You will collaborate closely with the reliability engineering team to develop test plans for demonstrating seal lifetime, as well as the manufacturing engineering team to ensure that seal designs are amenable to high volume mechanical assembly operations.
The ideal candidate possesses expertise in the mechanical design and process engineering of implementing challenging seals, such as in chemically aggressive environments, as well as a working knowledge of chemical degradation modes. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of scaling our multi-day energy storage system at Form and contributing to a sustainable future!What you'll do:Design and specify mechanical or polymeric seals for a variety of mechanical interfaces in Form Energy's iron-air battery productDevelop verification, validation, and reliability test plans to demonstrate seals meet functional and lifetime requirementsEngage in design-for-manufacturing outreach with our supply chain and manufacturing teams to ensure seal designs are amenable to high volume battery productionIdentify mechanisms of seal failure, in collaboration with the reliability engineering; propose design mitigations to improve seal reliabilityWhat you'll bring:Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field; Bachelor's with 5+ years, or Master's with 3+ years with industry experienceExperience designing seals for implementation in high-volume production assembliesWorking knowledge of chemical and reliability failure modes associated with various sealing technologiesExcellent communicator across a range of engineering and business functionsAbility to thrive in a fast-paced startup environmentis 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: $143K - $168KLocationBerkeley, CATypeFull timeDepartmentEngineeringBattery Module EngineeringCompensationCalifornia$143K - $168KThe range listed is what we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and may be modified in the future. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.
This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor
