Mechanical Engineer (Advanced Product Development)

• Form’s Advanced Product Development team is responsible for architecting and designing the next generation of our iron-air battery system — the cell, module, pack, and the support systems that keep them running reliably for decades in the field
• We work ahead of our production programs, translating breakthrough electrochemistry and system requirements into mechanical designs that can scale to high-volume manufacturing
• We’re hiring a Mechanical Engineer II to support the design, build and test hardware for our next generation of iron-air batteries. As part of our Advanced Product Development team, you will have a hands‑on role in designing next‑generation system‑level designs
• You will also have the opportunity to design parts for volume manufacturing. Your work will rely on a broad range of engineering disciplines, including heat transfer, fluid dynamics and mechanics. You will integrate tightly with a team of experienced engineers to write and execute verification test plans and iterate on designs with data‑driven analysis
• You’ll be a part of a large cross‑functional team bringing Energy Storage Systems from concept to release to mass manufacturing. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver our sustainable multi‑day energy storage solution to the grid!
• Lead hands‑on prototyping and verification testing of subsystem designs
• Drive instrumentation, data collection and data analysis for system‑level validation builds
• Own design of components and assemblies for volume manufacturing
• Run and analyze trials to inform specs and future design direction
• Execute ambitious product development processes on tight timelines

Benefits

• 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums covered for employees
• Health insurance coverage begins first day of employment
• Health Savings Account
• Generous PTO policies to enable employees to recharge when needed
• An Employee Resource Program that provides mental health counseling services, legal guidance, financial resources, and other helpful consulting services
• 80% of the total medical, dental, and vision premiums covered for dependents
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave, 14 weeks for the birthing parent
• Access to a Dependent Care Account
• Access to a Health Flexible Spending Account
• Access to a Commuter Benefits Account
• Access to an Adoption Assistance Flexible Spending Account
• Stock options granted to all employees
• Stock equity education and tax advice service provided by Carta
• Company sponsored 401k
• Access to an annual budget for professional development
• License to complete Gallup’s Strengths Finder Assessment and ongoing resources
• 100% employer-sponsored coverage life insurance, and short and long‑term disability policies

• Experience with prototyping techniques and working in a lab environment
• Exposure to writing, executing and analyzing test plans to make data‑driven decisions
• Experienced using CAD to design parts and assemblies
• Strong heat transfer, fluid dynamics and mechanics fundamentals
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; Bachelor’s with 1+ years experience in mechanical design, or Master’s with research or professional engineering experience