Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer, Fluid SystemsMechanical Design Engineering * Berkeley, CA * Full time

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 Fluid Systems Engineering team within the Mechanical Engineering group at Form is multidisciplinary and focused on delivering systems designs for electrolyte management, air delivery, and thermal cooling for Form Energy's energy storage system.

We're hiring a Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer to join the Fluid Systems Engineering team. In this role, you will perform system-level architecture trade studies and analyze both systems and components to inform design direction. Responsibilities include leading heat transfer and CFD analysis efforts, establishing analysis best practices, providing system design and architecture direction, and mentoring a team of fluids engineers.

Initially, you will participate in the conceptual design of Form Energy's next-generation product and influence its overall architecture and product design. This includes focus on defining and executing system-level design trade studies to inform performance, efficiency, and cost optimization. You can expect to work on all battery fluids, gas, and thermal systems, working closely with a cross-functional team of mechanical, electrical, controls, and chemical engineers. You will propose new conceptual designs and then lead the analysis effort to bring the next-generation system through detailed design into production. The ideal candidate will have a broad, interdisciplinary background in mechanical engineering with experience designing air/gas handling systems and low-cost, long-lifetime products.

If this sounds like the perfect position for you, apply now! This opportunity will help shape and scale our multi-day energy storage system, contributing to the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission, contributing to a sustainable future!

• Lead the fluid systems analysis and architecture efforts for the next-generation product, working cross functionally across technical organizations

• Ensure designs meet functional and safety requirements and are compliant with industry standards

• Provide first-generation analysis support where needed to support Root Cause Analysis and performance optimization

• Coordinate the execution of prototype and verification test builds to datamatch analysis results and substantiate architecture choices during the design process

• Collaborate with the manufacturing team to co-develop a product designed for high volume manufacturing

• Champion for safety, especially in the development of new laboratory processes

• Participate in first fielded unit operations for systems validation

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; BS with 8+ years of industry experience in mechanical design or MS with 6+ years of related industry experience

• Experience with first-principles design and experience optimizing designs for performance, efficiency, cost, and manufacturability

• Proficient in fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and flow network analysis

• Demonstrated experience with optimizing mechanical design, balance-of-plant systems, and interdisciplinary interfaces of fluid systems or airflow systems

• Direct experience in product development within an early-stage environment, proficient with prototyping techniques and making test devices

• Prior experience in Energy Storage, Battery Systems, Renewable Energy, or Utility industry 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 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: $170.3K - $222.3K