Senior Mechanical Engineer, Test Infrastructure

The role

You will design and deliver test equipment for iron-air battery systems and supporting hardware. This includes designing mechanical and fluid handling systems and electronics test stands.

What you will do

• Own the design, build, and deployment of lab equipment for testing battery cells, modules, electronics, hardware, and auxiliary systems
• Design, draft, and manufacture mechanical components and assemblies for test stands including pumps, fans, and piping
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers and operations teams to diagnose product and test equipment issues
• Partner with other engineers to develop scalable documentation and change management systems
• Train technicians and other users on new lab equipment and processes
• Be a champion for safety in the development of new equipment and processes

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field
• 4+ years of industry experience in mechanical, fluid, and/or electronic systems
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD and 2D drafting using SolidWorks or a similar program
• Key involvement in pioneering hands-on technical projects as an individual contributor
• Experience designing, drafting, and manufacturing components and assemblies
• Experience with engineering analysis including FEA, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, material selection, and manufacturability
• Experience communicating with stakeholders
• Experience standardizing and maintaining fleets of electromechanical systems
• Experience identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
• Detail oriented
• Proactive self starter
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

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

Before you apply

• Relocation assistance is available

About the company

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