Mechanical Engineer I, R&D

Form Energy is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I for their R&D team in Somerville, MA. The role involves designing, prototyping, and testing innovative electrochemical cells and hardware solutions. The engineer will collaborate with other specialists to meet functional requirements and refine designs based on experimental results. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the development of groundbreaking energy storage technology in a rapidly growing company.
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. Trial production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and 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 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

The Core Technology Hardware team at Form Energy is responsible for developing innovative hardware solutions across Form’s entire R&D portfolio. From developing game-changing improvements to Form’s iron-air battery technology, to conceptualizing new products, the Core Technology team charts the path forward for Form – and the Core Tech Hardware team designs, builds, and tests the hardware that makes this possible.

Form Energy is hiring a Mechanical Engineer I to join this innovative team.In this role, you will work on designing, prototyping, and testing next-generation electrochemical cells and their supporting infrastructure. You will work closely with other mechanical engineers, electrochemists, and material scientists to understand functional requirements, conceptualize designs, do engineering analysis, and fabricate novel electrochemical devices and experimental setups to test them. 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!

What You'll Do
• Design, build, and validate prototypes of new electrochemical cell architectures and experimental setups that meet desired functional requirements
• Conduct an iterative design process, confirming that mechanical and electrochemical requirements are achieved, and refining or modifying designs based on experimental results (in close collaboration with battery scientists)
• Perform analysis (e.g., hand calculations, FEA, CFD, materials testing, etc.) as needed to develop your designs
• Prototype your designs in-house and/or by outsourcing to external manufacturers
• Document your design process and results via written documentation, CAD files, engineering drawings, and testing data
• Propose creative solutions to problems; work collaboratively and communicate proactively across teams

What You'll Bring
• BS in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field
• Demonstrated experience in CAD (e.g., SolidWorks)
• Comfort with machine shop fabrication tools and aptitude for hands-on building and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of engineering first principles
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Experience or courses in chemistry/electrochemistry are a plus (but not required)

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.

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.