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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.
#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
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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Search Mechanical Design Engineer Jobs in CaliforniaMechanical Design Engineer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for mechanical design engineers in California?
California's largest mechanical design engineer sponsors include aerospace and defense firms like Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and Raytheon, as well as technology hardware companies such as Apple, Tesla, and Qualcomm. Medical device companies in the San Diego and Bay Area corridors, including Boston Scientific and Intuitive Surgical, also have consistent sponsorship records for mechanical design roles based on DOL Labor Condition Application filings.
Which visa types are most common for mechanical design engineer roles in California?
The H-1B visa is the most common visa for mechanical design engineers in California because the role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field. Candidates with Canadian or Mexican citizenship may qualify for TN visa status under the USMCA. Engineers with extraordinary ability or international recognition may also pursue O-1A classification.
Which cities in California have the most mechanical design engineer sponsorship jobs?
The San Francisco Bay Area, including San Jose and Santa Clara, leads in hardware and semiconductor-adjacent mechanical design roles. Los Angeles and Long Beach are centers for aerospace and defense sponsorship, with a high concentration of Tier 1 defense contractors. San Diego has a strong medical device and defense cluster. Sacramento and Irvine also have active manufacturing and engineering employer bases.
How to find mechanical design engineer visa sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, so you can search mechanical design engineer roles in California without sifting through positions that don't offer sponsorship. The platform is built for international candidates, making it straightforward to identify employers actively hiring and willing to sponsor in California's aerospace, hardware, and defense sectors.
Are there state-specific considerations for mechanical design engineers seeking sponsorship in California?
California's prevailing wage requirements under DOL rules apply to H-1B positions, and the state's high cost of living in metro areas means prevailing wages for mechanical design engineers are among the highest in the country. Many California employers in defense also require security clearance eligibility, which can affect sponsorship timelines. UC Berkeley, Stanford, and Cal Poly supply strong local graduate pipelines that some employers draw from before recruiting internationally.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored mechanical design engineer jobs in California?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.