Senior Equipment Engineer, Mechanical Systems

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 and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility 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 Senior Equipment Engineer specializing in Mechanical Systems, you will be responsible for leading the mechanical design of custom, high-precision machinery from concept to commissioning. This includes leveraging advanced 3D CAD, conducting FEA and kinematic studies, defining GD&T for manufacturability, and proactively identifying and validating high-risk mechanisms through hands-on prototyping and bench testing. Your expertise in fluid/mechanical power systems, materials science, and troubleshooting mechanical failures will be crucial to successfully delivering complex automated equipment.

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!

This opportunity is based out of Form Factory 1 – Form Energy’s 550,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in Weirton, WV, a commutable distance from Pittsburgh. Purpose-built for high-volume, advanced battery production, Form Factory 1 is a hub of fast-moving, collaborative work driving a new era of large-scale American energy manufacturing in the heart of the Rust Belt.

Relocation assistance is available.

What you'll do:

• Lead the mechanical design of custom machinery using 3D CAD (SolidWorks/Inventor), focusing on precision and manufacturability.

• Own the prototyping phase, identifying high-risk mechanisms early and validating them through physical bench tests.

• Conduct FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and kinematic studies to ensure structural integrity and cycle time targets.

• Define tolerances and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) to ensure seamless assembly of custom-machined parts.

What you'll bring:

• Proven track record of taking a "blank sheet" concept to a commissioned machine.

• Advanced knowledge of fluid and mechanical power systems, materials science, heat treatment, and fabrication techniques.

• Strong "hands-on" aptitude for troubleshooting mechanical failures during the build phase.

• Bachelors degree or higher in mechanical engineering

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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.

If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact [email protected]. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.

Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.