Staff Mechanical Engineer, Hydrogen System

The role

This person will architect, design, prototype, and test the hydrogen management system. They will build analytical models, lead prototyping, and work on design for high-volume manufacturing.

What you will do

• Architect, design, prototype, and test the hydrogen management system to meet critical performance requirements
• Build and maintain hydrogen flow system analytical models that inform design architecture decisions
• Fabricate and test first-of-a-kind prototypes to validate system design choices
• Consider ways to design the product for high-volume manufacturing and reduce product cost
• Lead critical vendor engagements and collaborate with manufacturing engineers to transition system designs from prototype to high-volume production
• Collaborate with the Electrical and Controls teams to optimize actuator and sensor integration
• Mentor junior engineers and level up our mechanical engineering best practices
• Champion safety, especially in the development of new laboratory processes

Required qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Bachelor's with 8+ years of industry experience in mechanical design of equipment, liquid or gas handling systems
• Understanding of first-principles fluids modeling and experience optimizing designs for manufacturing and cost-down
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment or with contract manufacturing vendors
• Demonstrated experience optimizing mechanical design, safety considerations, and interdisciplinary interfaces of fluid systems
• Sense of urgency and self-driven to hit difficult schedule targets
• Direct experience in product development within an early-stage environment ramping into production

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Stock options
• 100% medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees
• 80% healthcare premiums for dependents
• At least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents
• Up to 20 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents
• Generous vacation policies
• Relocation assistance is available

About the company

Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. They are revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable.