Staff Mechanical Engineer – Plastics Design
| Company | Form Energy |
|---|---|
| Location | Berkeley, CA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; Bachelor’s with 8+ years of industry experience in mechanical design and high proficiency in CAD
- Demonstrated experience in plastic component design for structural applications
- Excellent communication, organizational skills, and proven mentorship abilities
- Demonstrated experience with the definition of verification testing for structural components
- Direct experience with high-volume manufacturing, fabrication, and prototyping techniques; experience with tight-tolerance, multi-material component design for harsh environments
Responsibilities
- Lead the design of the next generation of the cell vessel structure, particularly in the design of large-format plastic components and assemblies
- Lead the design of internal structural elements of the cell, accounting for diverse environmental and stress conditions
- Lead design revisions/improvements to existing components to address problem areas
- Develop functional requirements in close collaboration with members of the Cell Engineering and Systems Engineering teams
- Define and drive necessary analysis (e.g., FEA), hands-on testing, and failure analysis of cell structural components
- Analyze component and assembly tolerances and develop cost/manufacturing/performance/reliability trades
- Collaborate with module design engineers to ensure seamless integration of all components
- Collaborate with the safety and compliance teams to ensure all design decisions meet Form’s safety standards
- Guide manufacturing engineers and technical operations to transition designs from the prototype stage to high-volume production
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.