Mechanical Engineer II, Advanced Product Development

Formenergy
Somerville, MA
On-site

In the 12 months to 30 Jun 2026, Formenergy filed 1 H-1B position titled "Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer". Source: U.S. Department of Labor, LCA disclosure data. A record of filings already made, not a commitment to sponsor.

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for mechanical engineers with hands-on design experience who thrive in collaborative, cross-functional teams working on cutting-edge energy storage systems.

Best fit for

  • Mechanical engineers with CAD experience and a background in system-level design for energy storage systems
    — “Experienced using CAD to design parts and assemblies”
  • Candidates with a track record of executing verification test plans and data-driven design iteration
    — “integrate tightly with a team of experienced engineers to write and execute verification test plans and iterate on designs with data-driven analysis”
  • Individuals who enjoy working ahead of production programs and translating electrochemical breakthroughs into scalable mechanical designs
    — “Working ahead of our production programs, translating breakthrough electrochemistry and system requirements into mechanical designs that can scale to high-volume manufacturing”

Things to consider

  • Relocation assistance is available, but the role is based in Somerville, MA, which may require a move
    — “Relocation assistance is available”
  • This role involves tight collaboration with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams
    — “integrate tightly with a team of experienced engineers”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with system-level validation and prototyping in your resume and interview responses
    — “Lead hands-on prototyping and verification testing of subsystem designs”
  • Showcase your ability to design for high-volume manufacturing and your understanding of scalable systems
    — “Own design of components and assemblies for volume manufacturing”
  • Emphasize your data analysis skills and how they have informed past design decisions
    — “Drive instrumentation, data collection and data analysis for system-level validation builds”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • lead hands-on prototyping and verification testing
  • drive instrumentation and data collection
  • design components for volume manufacturing
  • execute product development processes
Typical background
degree in Mechanical Engineering1+ years experience in mechanical design

Skills & requirements

Required

Mechanical EngineeringDesign Of Components And AssembliesHeat TransferFluid DynamicsMechanicsVerification Test PlansData-driven Analysis

Preferred

Iron-air Battery Technology

Stack & domain

Heat TransferFluid DynamicsMechanicsVerification Test PlansData-driven AnalysisLeadershipTeamworkProblem-solvingCommunicationEnergy StorageBattery Manufacturing

About the role

Original posting from Formenergy via Ashby

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 and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility 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'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!

Relocation assistance is available.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

  • 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.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

  • 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.
  • Experienced using CAD to design parts and assemblies.
  • Exposure to writing, executing and analyzing test plans to make data-driven decisions.
  • Experience with prototyping techniques and working in a lab environment.
  • Strong heat transfer, fluid dynamics and mechanics fundamentals.

#LI-Onsite

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.

Source: Formenergy careers (Ashby)

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