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Mechanical Engineer jobs at Form Energy focus on hardware development for long-duration energy storage systems, requiring hands-on experience in product design, thermal management, and manufacturing processes. Form Energy sponsors a range of visa types for engineering talent, making it a viable target for international candidates with relevant technical backgrounds.
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Get Access To All JobsAre 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 Energy is hiring a Senior Electro Mechanical Design Engineer - Plant to optimize the design and manufacturability for our balance of plant equipment. You will produce complex schematics, 3D models, and detailed mechanical prints with all specifications and callouts for a product that can survive and thrive. Your designs will be mindful of all requirements in play including, but not limited to shipping, installation, operational lifetime, and service at our project sites. Moreover, you will specify testing requirements that will prove the functionality and reliability of your designs. Alongside our world-class supply chain team, you will own component selection for your designs and spearhead vendor relationships - from exploring new strategic partnerships to owning releases and engineering changes in our product lifecycle management system. This role will showcase your ability to independently generate and organize engineering documentation and requirements needed to interface with our Electronics, Software, and Project Engineering teams. This is an exciting opportunity to move some serious power at a company focused on creating a reliable and fully renewable electric grid year-round!
Relocation assistance is available.
What you'll do:
- Architecture & Requirements: Identify electrical requirements and define system interfaces for key power conversion equipment, plant, and auxiliary systems.
- Electrical Design: Author comprehensive electrical schematics for equipment for audiences involved in build, test, installation and service.
- Component Engineering & Sourcing: Select off-the-shelf (OTS) electromechanical components that comply with relevant safety standards and partner with both external and internal supply chain teams to drive down component pricing and long-lead times.
- Cabinet Packaging & 3D Layout: Design component layouts using SolidWorks and/or Eplan to optimize space, cable routing, thermal management, and internal electronics placement.
- Technical Documentation: Generate manufacturing documentation—including multiline diagrams, component layouts, harness drawings, and Interface Control Documents (ICDs)—for contract manufacturers and internal stakeholders.
- Testing & Verification Standards: Author functional, performance, and End-of-Line (EOL) test plans and operating procedures to ensure manufacturing quality and field reliability.
- Prototype Testing & Validation: Perform hands-on validation and characterization for prototypes and vendor first-articles in close coordination with software and project engineering.
- Reliability & Life-Testing: Work with our reliability team to develop environmental and electrical stress tests to quantify system design life.
- PLM & Configuration Management: Manage product configuration, engineering releases, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) using SolidWorks PDM and Arena PLM.
- Field Deployment & Commissioning: Scale lab insights to real-world applications through direct involvement in commissioning and testing first-in-kind field installations.
- Cross-Functional Support: Support all stages of the power conversion system lifecycle, adapting to evolving product and team needs.
What you'll bring:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with 4+ years industry experience in electromechanical design.
- Strong understanding of circuit fundamentals, and the relevant thermal and mechanical considerations of circuits at high power density and high voltage.
- Proficiency in electrical design using software packages such as Altium, Eplan, and/or Solidworks Electrical.
- Experience using CAD software (SolidWorks and/or Eplan) for 3D modeling, component layouts, and product packaging.
- Hands-on experience assembling, troubleshooting, and validating self-designed equipment and prototypes.
- Demonstrated experience designing service procedures and engineering safeguards for high-voltage (1500 VDC) and high-current (> 2 kA) systems; experience applying UL 1741, UL 508A, NFPA 70 and NFPA 70E.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly and succinctly explain design decisions and execute multidisciplinary work.
- Sense of urgency and self-driven to hit difficult schedule targets.
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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.
Compensation Range: $128,662 - $168,844
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 Energy is hiring a Senior Electro Mechanical Design Engineer - Plant to optimize the design and manufacturability for our balance of plant equipment. You will produce complex schematics, 3D models, and detailed mechanical prints with all specifications and callouts for a product that can survive and thrive. Your designs will be mindful of all requirements in play including, but not limited to shipping, installation, operational lifetime, and service at our project sites. Moreover, you will specify testing requirements that will prove the functionality and reliability of your designs. Alongside our world-class supply chain team, you will own component selection for your designs and spearhead vendor relationships - from exploring new strategic partnerships to owning releases and engineering changes in our product lifecycle management system. This role will showcase your ability to independently generate and organize engineering documentation and requirements needed to interface with our Electronics, Software, and Project Engineering teams. This is an exciting opportunity to move some serious power at a company focused on creating a reliable and fully renewable electric grid year-round!
Relocation assistance is available.
What you'll do:
- Architecture & Requirements: Identify electrical requirements and define system interfaces for key power conversion equipment, plant, and auxiliary systems.
- Electrical Design: Author comprehensive electrical schematics for equipment for audiences involved in build, test, installation and service.
- Component Engineering & Sourcing: Select off-the-shelf (OTS) electromechanical components that comply with relevant safety standards and partner with both external and internal supply chain teams to drive down component pricing and long-lead times.
- Cabinet Packaging & 3D Layout: Design component layouts using SolidWorks and/or Eplan to optimize space, cable routing, thermal management, and internal electronics placement.
- Technical Documentation: Generate manufacturing documentation—including multiline diagrams, component layouts, harness drawings, and Interface Control Documents (ICDs)—for contract manufacturers and internal stakeholders.
- Testing & Verification Standards: Author functional, performance, and End-of-Line (EOL) test plans and operating procedures to ensure manufacturing quality and field reliability.
- Prototype Testing & Validation: Perform hands-on validation and characterization for prototypes and vendor first-articles in close coordination with software and project engineering.
- Reliability & Life-Testing: Work with our reliability team to develop environmental and electrical stress tests to quantify system design life.
- PLM & Configuration Management: Manage product configuration, engineering releases, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) using SolidWorks PDM and Arena PLM.
- Field Deployment & Commissioning: Scale lab insights to real-world applications through direct involvement in commissioning and testing first-in-kind field installations.
- Cross-Functional Support: Support all stages of the power conversion system lifecycle, adapting to evolving product and team needs.
What you'll bring:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with 4+ years industry experience in electromechanical design.
- Strong understanding of circuit fundamentals, and the relevant thermal and mechanical considerations of circuits at high power density and high voltage.
- Proficiency in electrical design using software packages such as Altium, Eplan, and/or Solidworks Electrical.
- Experience using CAD software (SolidWorks and/or Eplan) for 3D modeling, component layouts, and product packaging.
- Hands-on experience assembling, troubleshooting, and validating self-designed equipment and prototypes.
- Demonstrated experience designing service procedures and engineering safeguards for high-voltage (1500 VDC) and high-current (> 2 kA) systems; experience applying UL 1741, UL 508A, NFPA 70 and NFPA 70E.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly and succinctly explain design decisions and execute multidisciplinary work.
- Sense of urgency and self-driven to hit difficult schedule targets.
#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.
Compensation Range: $128,662 - $168,844
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Align your credentials to hardware development
Form Energy's mechanical engineering work centers on electrochemical cell design and manufacturing-scale hardware. Credential your degree and portfolio around thermal systems, materials selection, or DFM to match what their engineering teams are actually building.
Search DOL filings for LCA wage benchmarks
Before negotiating an offer, pull Form Energy's Labor Condition Application filings on the DOL's OFLC public disclosure portal. This shows you the prevailing wage tier they've committed to for mechanical engineering roles, so you're not walking in blind.
Use Migrate Mate to filter Form Energy openings by visa type
Not every mechanical engineering posting at Form Energy will flag visa sponsorship explicitly. Use Migrate Mate to filter open roles by the specific visa types Form Energy sponsors, so you're only applying to positions where your work authorization will be supported.
Prepare for an OPT-to-H-1B transition conversation early
If you're on F-1 OPT, the H-1B cap registration window opens in March. Raise the sponsorship timeline with your recruiter before offer stage, not after, so both sides can plan around the registration deadline and any gap in your work authorization.
Frame battery hardware experience in specialty occupation terms
USCIS evaluates H-1B eligibility on whether the role requires a specific bachelor's degree field. Emphasize that Form Energy's mechanical roles demand specialized knowledge in electrochemical systems or precision manufacturing, not just general engineering, to strengthen the specialty occupation argument.
Clarify Green Card pathway timing during offer negotiation
Form Energy sponsors EB-2 and EB-3, but PERM labor certification timelines can stretch well beyond a year. Ask your hiring contact directly whether the company initiates PERM during H-1B status and what their typical timeline looks like for engineering roles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Form Energy sponsor H-1B visas for Mechanical Engineers?
Yes, Form Energy sponsors H-1B visas for Mechanical Engineer roles. Because H-1B is subject to the annual cap and lottery, your employer needs to submit a registration in March for an October 1 start. If you're already on H-1B with a different employer, a transfer is possible without waiting for the next lottery cycle.
How do I apply for Mechanical Engineer jobs at Form Energy?
You can apply directly through Form Energy's careers page or find their open Mechanical Engineer roles filtered by visa sponsorship type on Migrate Mate. Before applying, review the job description carefully for references to hardware systems, thermal management, or manufacturing experience, since Form Energy's engineering teams work on physical energy storage products, not software.
Which visa types does Form Energy commonly use for Mechanical Engineer roles?
Form Energy sponsors H-1B, TN visa, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, EB-2, and EB-3 for engineering positions. F-1 OPT and CPT are entry points for recent graduates, H-1B covers longer-term employment, and TN visa is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering disciplines. EB-2 and EB-3 are the permanent residence pathways for engineers who reach that stage.
What qualifications does Form Energy expect for Mechanical Engineer roles?
Form Energy's mechanical engineering roles typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical engineering or a closely related field, which also satisfies the USCIS specialty occupation requirement for H-1B purposes. Hands-on experience with product design, prototyping, thermal systems, or manufacturing processes is consistently relevant given that the company builds physical hardware at scale.
How do I time my visa sponsorship conversation with Form Energy during the hiring process?
Raise visa sponsorship in the first substantive recruiter conversation, not after receiving an offer. For H-1B cap cases, the March registration window is a hard deadline that affects start dates. For TN, processing can happen quickly at a port of entry. For PERM-based Green Card sponsorship under EB-2 or EB-3, ask specifically whether Form Energy initiates the process while you're on H-1B status, since PERM timelines regularly run beyond a year.