Staff Electro-Mechanical EngineerSystems Electrical Engineering * Berkeley, CA * 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.

Form Energy is hiring a Electro-Mechanical Engineering Lead to drive our cross-functional electrical / mechanical team.This role reports into our System Engineering product development team. As part of our team, you will work on the development of high-current bussing, contactors, high-voltage fuses, wire harness routing, and battery protection systems in collaboration with the mechanical, electrical, compliance, and battery teams. 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!

• Lead the design and development of high-voltage bussing, current collection systems, wire harnesses, and protection mechanisms for advanced enclosure battery systems.

• Drive design trade studies, performance optimization analyses, and system-level solutions to achieve efficiency and reliability targets.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and manage electro-mechanical component interfaces and sub-system requirements, ensuring seamless integration.

• Develop and propose data-driven design architectures and innovative approaches for current collection, mechanical protection disconnects, fuses, and wire harnesses.

• Oversee the design release process, ensuring alignment with Design-For-Manufacturing (DFM) and Design-For-Assembly (DFA) principles and readiness for high-volume manufacturing.

• Identify and communicate design risks, potential failure modes, cost implications, and mitigation strategies to key stakeholders.

• 5 years of experience in relevant roles; experience in energy storage is a plus.

• A Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent

• Demonstrated experience in mechanical design, FEA simulations, electrical fundamentals, wire harness designs, high voltage designs, and current collection sub-systems.

• 3D CAD/2D drawing for high volume manufacturing from concept to production, and experience with product life cycle.

• Leadership experience and exposure to working with cross-functional teams.

• Creative problem-solving for cross-functional challenges.

• Deep understanding of high voltage battery systems and interaction between different sub-systems.

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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.

Compensation Range: $148K - $193.2K