Manager, Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Design Engineering * Somerville, MA * Full time * On-site

Are you ready to build America's energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We're revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what's possible, we're giving clean energy a whole new form!

In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a "Best Invention", MIT Technology Review as a "Top Climate Tech Company To Watch", and Fast Company as "One of the Next Big Things In Tech". We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Trial production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and 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 now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing - might be the most exciting moment in the company's history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven 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 Description

Form Energy is hiring a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead a team executing the mechanical design of our product electrodes. You will manage and grow a team of mechanical engineers, playing a key role in establishing best practices and setting a high bar for excellence. As part of our Electrode Mechanical Design team, you will work closely with Cell Performance, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to create scalable designs composed of low-cost metal and plastic components, housing Form Energy's proprietary active materials. We're looking for an empathetic manager who wants to grow a team, drive product development, and lead hands-on design and prototyping work. 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!

What you'll do :

Lead the design of a full electrode assembly or complex cell sub-assembly integral to the battery

Create white-page designs that will be the foundation of Form Energy's Gen 1.5 product

Perform hands-on prototyping of designs and collaborate with broader teams to build integrated prototypes

Partner with cross-functional teams to optimize performance, DFM, DFA, cost, reliability

Demonstrate design functionality through analysis (e.g. FEA, CFD) and component- or system-level testing

Drive verification testing of your team's design work

Work with consulting companies, vendors, manufacturing engineers, and technical operations to transition designs from the prototype stage to high volume production

Mentor and manage multiple engineers working on components of the electrode assembly

What you'll bring :

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; Bachelor's with 10 years, or Master's with 8 years industry experience in mechanical design

Demonstrated experience leading, managing, and mentoring direct reports

Well-developed experience designing mechanical components and assemblies composed of low-cost metal and plastic for high-volume manufacture in a hardware product development company

Expert in new product development for high-volume manufacturing

Experience implementing design for manufacturing & assembly (DFMA) principles

Strong technical communication skills, especially with external parties and across internal functional teams

Experience with the design and verification of air or liquid seals is a plus

Experience working with batteries, energy storage, fuel cells, or electrolyzers is a plus

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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 America's energy future, we need everyone at the table. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.