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Form Energy Senior Mechanical EngineerBattery Module Engineering * Weirton, WV * Full time in Weirton, West Virginia
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.
Role Description The Electrode Engineering team within the Technology group at Form is multidisciplinary and focused on delivering qualified battery cell designs that meet operational performance targets, at cost and with high reliability, from controlled processes on high-volume manufacturing lines for Form Energy's utility-scale multi-day energy storage system. We're seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to join our team and play a crucial role in designing components for our battery anode and cathode designs! You'll bring components and assemblies from concept to into mass production, with a strong emphasis on design for manufacturing and assembly. As a problem solver, you'll creatively tackle mechanical design challenges and apply your knowledge of designing plastic and metal components for mass manufacturing. You'll work cross-functionally with teams on requirements definition, verification plans, and failure analysis to deliver a design that meets those requirements. Comfortable working in a prototype shop environment, you'll communicate with manufacturers to deliver an optimized, production-ready design. Troubleshooting design problems as they arise and working with the Electrode Engineering design team to implement improvements will also be a part of your responsibilities. If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, apply now!
This opportunity is based out of Form Energy's Weirton, WV facility. Relocation assistance is available. What you'll do:
Lead on-the-ground design efforts including failure analysis, setting specs, and updating electrode mechanical designs
Perform hands-on prototyping of designs and collaborate with broader teams to build integrated prototypes
Work with vendors, manufacturing engineers, and technical operations to transition designs from the prototype stage to high volume production
Run and analyze trials to inform specs and future... For full info follow application link.
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.