Senior Manager, Cell Mechanical Engineering and Design

5 days ago


Berkeley, California, United States Form Energy Full time
About Form Energy

Form Energy is a pioneering American energy technology and manufacturing company dedicated to delivering a sustainable energy future. Our mission is to enable the electric grid to run on renewable, reliable, and affordable energy, every day of the year.

We have been recognized for our innovative battery technology, which has been named one of the Best Inventions of 2023 by TIME and a Top Climate Tech Company to Watch by MIT Technology Review. Our team has made rapid progress in developing energy storage solutions, and we are growing to meet the increasing demand.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead our Cell Engineering Design team in Berkeley, CA. This team is responsible for designing the mechanical components and assemblies of our iron-air battery cell. The successful candidate will manage a team of engineers, coordinate build support activities, and act as a player-coach to grow and mentor a well-rounded engineering team.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Manage and grow a world-class team of mechanical engineers to deliver on key objectives toward advancing Form Energy's cell product development efforts.
  2. Lead the mechanical design and development of Form Energy's iron-air battery cells.
  3. Manage cell mechanical design and program risks and effectively communicate actions cross-functionally and with leadership.
  4. Partner with cross-functional teams to optimize performance, design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA), cost, and reliability.
  5. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of battery, chemical, and electrical engineers to define battery cell design requirements.
Requirements
  1. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; with 10+ years of industry experience.
  2. Demonstrated experience leading, managing, and mentoring direct reports.
  3. Well-developed experience designing mechanical components and assemblies composed of low-cost metal and plastic for high-volume manufacture in a hardware product development company.
  4. Expert in new product development for high-volume manufacturing.
  5. Experience implementing design for manufacturing & assembly (DFMA) principles.
  6. Experience in batteries, energy storage, or other high power products is a plus.
  7. Strong technical communication skills, especially with external parties and across internal functional teams.
What We Offer

Form Energy offers a competitive salary, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here. We cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees, and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents, and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed.

We strive to form a team as diverse as the communities we will serve with our technology, and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.



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