Staff Mechanical EngineerMechanical Design Engineering * Weirton, WV * Full time

Formenergy - Weirton, WV

Full-time - Mid Level

Weirton, WV

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About the position

Form Energy is at the forefront of revolutionizing energy storage with our innovative iron-air battery technology. As a Staff Mechanical Engineer on the Advanced Product Development team, you will play a pivotal role in designing components for our next-generation utility-scale multi-day energy storage systems. This position is not just about engineering; it's about contributing to a mission that aims to make renewable energy reliable and affordable for everyone. You will be involved in early-phase engineering, evaluating alternative concepts, and selecting the best design paths to meet operational performance targets while ensuring cost-effectiveness and high reliability. Your responsibilities will include creating foundational designs for our Gen 2 product, performing hands-on prototyping, and collaborating with various teams to build integrated prototypes. You will work closely with consulting companies, vendors, and manufacturing engineers to transition designs from the prototype stage to high-volume production. This role requires a strong emphasis on design for manufacturing and assembly, as well as a creative approach to solving mechanical design challenges. You will also be responsible for defining requirements, developing verification plans, conducting failure analysis, and troubleshooting design problems as they arise. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of scaling our multi-day energy storage system and contributing to a sustainable future.

Responsibilities

• Create white-page designs that will be the foundation of Form Energy's Gen 2 product
• Perform hands-on prototyping of designs and collaborate with broader teams to build integrated prototypes
• Work with consulting companies, vendors, manufacturing engineers, and technical operations to transition designs from the prototype stage to high volume production
• Run and analyze trials to inform specifications and future designs
• Troubleshoot design problems as they arise and implement improvements
• Define requirements and develop verification plans for designs
• Conduct failure analysis to ensure reliability and performance of designs

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of design for manufacturing and assembly principles
• Experience with plastic and metal component design for mass production
• Proficiency in CAD software and engineering analysis tools
• Ability to work cross-functionally with various teams
• Strong problem-solving skills and creativity in tackling design challenges

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in energy storage or renewable energy technologies
• Familiarity with high-volume manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of prototyping techniques and materials
• Experience with failure analysis and reliability testing
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment

Benefits

• Relocation assistance
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Health and wellness programs