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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!\nIn 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.\nWorking 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.\nFeeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place.\nRole Description\nThe Fluid Systems Mechanical Engineering team at Form is focused on architecting and designing the multiple gas and liquid systems that traverse our battery cell, module, and full pack, forming the foundation of our innovative utility-scale multi-day energy storage system. Within the Fluid Systems team, our Hydrogen System is crucial to the reliable operation of our iron-air batteries, because it safely manages hydrogen that is generated during battery use. We strive to deliver designs that are optimized for performance, quality, reliability, and cost for high-volume manufacturing at Form Factory.\nWe're hiring a hands-on Staff Mechanical Design Engineer to own the design of subsystems within our hydrogen management system. This is a critical safety system in Form’s iron-air battery technology and it is vital to the system’s successful operation. In this role, you will play a key part in the product architecture and detailed design stages, first-of-a-kind build activities, vendor engagement, and design for manufacturing. You can expect to build and verify analytical models of the system, lead prototyping efforts, and work closely with compliance engineers to achieve system safety certification.\nIf this sounds like the right position for you, apply now! This opportunity will help shape and scale our multi-day energy storage system, contributing to the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission, contributing to a sustainable future!\nRelocation assistance is available. \nWhat you'll do:\nArchitect, design, prototype, and test the hydrogen management system to meet critical performance requirements\n\nBuild and maintain hydrogen flow system analytical models that inform design architecture decisions\n\nFabricate and test first-of-a-kind prototypes to validate system design choices\n\nConsider ways to design the product for high-volume manufacturing and reduce product cost\n\nLead critical vendor engagements and collaborate with manufacturing engineers to transition system designs from prototype to high-volume production\n\nCollaborate with the Electrical and Controls teams to optimize actuator and sensor integration\n\nMentor junior engineers and level up our mechanical engineering best practices\n\nChampion safety, especially in the development of new laboratory processes\n\nWhat you'll bring:\nDegree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; Bachelor's with 8+ years of industry experience in mechanical design of equipment, liquid or gas handling systems\n\nUnderstanding of first-principles fluids modeling and experience optimizing designs for manufacturing and cost-down\n\nExperience working in a manufacturing environment or with contract manufacturing vendors\n\nDemonstrated experience optimizing mechanical design, safety considerations, and interdisciplinary interfaces of fluid systems\n\nSense of urgency and self-driven to hit difficult schedule targets\n\nDirect experience in product development within an early-stage environment ramping into production\n\n#LI-Onsite\nHumanity 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. \nWhen 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. \nTo 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.\nIf you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact . Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.\nForm Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. 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