Mechanical Reliability Engineer

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Form Energy

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Somerville, MA, United States

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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

Form Energy is hiring a Mechanical Reliability Engineer on the Design for Reliability Team to conduct internal testing that will be critical to make our products more robust and reliable. As part of the Reliability team, you will operate and take ownership of reliability testing on our cell mechanicals from material, component, and sub-scale cells. You will ideate, design, develop, and build custom test fixturing to execute new ways to test our products. This role will require hands-on work in our machine shops, labs, and ability to collaborate with a cross functional team to ensure high quality testing and results.

This role will be located at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV, which is just a short drive outside of Pittsburgh, PA. Relocation assistance is available.

What you'll do:

  • Bring new, custom test fixtures to life by designing with CAD, fabricating in our machine shops, and validating fixtures via functional testing

  • Ideate novel ways to test polymers, rubbers, metals, adhesives, and our product's subcomponents using mechanical testing and electrochemistry

  • Perform Reliability test activities which include handling chemicals, sample preparation, and using off-the-shelf test equipment

  • Develop detailed test plans, operate and monitor test status, troubleshoot test issues, and perform data analysis

  • Own technical communications with the broader engineering team regarding test data, eventually becoming an expert in Reliability testing

  • Organize and maintain cleanliness of Reliability lab spaces, perform regular equipment maintenance, and be a champion for safety in the lab

What you'll bring:

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field and 2+ years of industry experience in mechanical design, prototyping, manufacturing or testing

  • Proficiency in 3D CAD and 2D drafting using SolidWorks or a similar program

  • Experience with building in a machine shop setting, 3D printing, prototyping and assembly

  • Engineering mindset with finding ways to test and improve product reliability, interest to learn why and how materials fail under mechanical stresses and chemical degradation

  • Detail oriented, a proactive self starter with excellent communication and organizational skills

  • Knowledgeable or able to learn and operate test incubators, thermal chambers, battery testing equipment, and other lab test equipment as needed

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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.


If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact accommodations@formenergy.com. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.

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.