Form Futures Mechanical Engineering Co-op

Form Energy is a U.S. technology and manufacturing company that is developing and commercializing cost-effective multi-day energy storage systems to enable the global electricity system to run on 100% low-cost renewable energy, every day of the year. Driven by Form’s core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is deeply motivated and inspired to create a better world. We seek to transform the energy landscape and do our part in making the world better for all. We are supported by leading investors who share a common belief that low-cost, multi-day energy storage will be a key enabler of tomorrow’s zero carbon electric system.
Role DescriptionForm Futures is a small team of creative innovators who are researching next-generation cell designs and chemistries. This may include working on future concepts for our iron-air system or working on new chemistries. You will work with a mechanical engineer on Form Futures to develop the mechanical embodiments of next-generation batteries. Depending on your interests and the stage of the team’s work, you may be involved in one or more of the following activities: envisioning and evaluating design alternatives for battery components and systems; prototyping design concepts; developing experimental fixtures and procedures to test the designs; learning about and assisting in different stages of the cell development process.

What You'll Do:

• Contribute to the research and development of new energy storage technologies and battery architectures
• Design mechanical embodiments for cell components, assemblies, and auxiliary systems
• Prototype your designs using in-house equipment and tools or outsourcing as necessary
• Test and iterate on your prototypes to meet design requirements
• Document your designs and experiments through SOPs, technical drawings, and supporting design justification
• Collaborate with members of Form Futures and/or the R&D Engineering team on various projects based on your skills, interests, and Form Energy’s priorities
• Present your work to stakeholders within the company
• Promote safety, especially in the development of new fabrication processes or experiments

What You'll Bring:

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Previous mechanical design experience (through industrial internship or academic positions)
• Experience in computer-aided design (CAD) (e.g., in SolidWorks)
• Hands-on experience with mechanical prototyping 
• Some familiarity with sensors and data acquisition systems
• Some familiarity with data processing and plotting (e.g., with Python or MATLAB)
• Interest in energy storage technologies
• Battery experience not required

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Form Energy is committed to equitable compensation and we offer a generous benefits package to make sure you have the support you need. We cover 100% of employee premiums and 80% of dependent premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance for full time employees. We offer a flexible Paid Time Off program and every employee, regardless of gender identity or expression, is eligible for 12 weeks of paid parental bonding leave. We offer a 401k and all employees are granted stock options. A full listing of our benefits is available on our careers page. 
At Form Energy, we are working toward a 100% renewable energy future for everyone in the world. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees and are seeking to build a team that reflects the diversity of the people we hope to serve with our revolutionary products. Form Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.