Director, Mechanical EngineeringBattery Module Engineering * Berkeley, CA * Full time
Company: Form Energy
Location: Berkeley
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
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 DescriptionWe're hiring for a highly experienced Director,
Mechanical Engineering to lead our Cell Engineering Design team in
Berkeley, CA. This team is responsible for delivering the
mechanical architecture and design of multiple generations of Form
Energy's iron-air battery cell; candidates must bring experience in
design for high volume manufacturing. The Director, Mechanical
Engineering will recruit and hire for a world class team to execute
on the development of multiple generations of our product cell
design in parallel. Subsequent product generations shall aim for
reduced cost, increased reliability and performance, and higher
volume production. This role will require regular travel to our
battery manufacturing plant in Weirton, WV (20% travel required).
The ideal candidate possesses expertise in designing mechanical
assemblies composed of low-cost metal and plastic components, with
experience in design for high-volume manufacturing. Further, the
ideal candidate is a strong advocate for rigorous mechanical
verification and validation testing. Overall, we're looking for a
battle-tested technical hardware director who wants to grow a team,
drive product development for a cutting edge energy storage
technology, as well as lead hands-on design, prototyping, and
manufacturing ramp efforts. This is an exciting opportunity to be
part of scaling our multi-day energy storage system at Form and
contributing to a sustainable future!What you'll do:
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