Engineering Technician, Mechanical
What you'll do:
- Use shop tools (sheet metal brake, 3D printers, manual mill, etc.) to build and assemble prototypes and one-offs as specified by engineers
- Fabricate and maintain build or test related infrastructure and safety systems as specified by designs and schematics
- Assemble and plumb battery test fixtures, including fluid, gas, and thermal lines and associated fittings
- Basic design tasks (e.g., fabricate a mounting frame or enclosure) with only high-level instruction from engineers
- Participate in design reviews and give design feedback to engineers
- Facilitate installation and assembly of new test equipment
- Be a champion for safety in the development of new equipment and processes
Role Description
The Advanced Product Development team at Form Energy is hiring a Engineering Technician with a mechanical focus for our team in Somerville, MA. This role is embedded directly in the APD engineering team and supports the mechanical build-out of battery test systems and prototype hardware that enable the development of Form Energy’s multi-day batteries.
A successful candidate can work independently with limited instruction and can give design feedback and suggestions to engineers. The ideal candidate has very strong mechanical intuition, understands prototyping, and can build and commission first-of-a-kind test hardware. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!
What you'll bring:
- Minimum 4+ years experience as a technician or hands-on role, ideally 2-3 years in a startup environment
- Experience working with metals, ceramics, plumbing, and sheet metal
- Hands-on machining and fabrication skills (manual mill, lathe, brake, 3D printing)
- Can do basic wiring and sensor installation from simple schematics
- Comfortable using sensors and data acquisition systems (e.g., multimeter, thermocouple logger)
- Can read assembly drawings and basic GD&T
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable using G Suite
- Very comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment
- A positive, get-it-done attitude
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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.
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About FORMENERGY
Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company that manufactures cost-effective, multi-day energy storage technology using iron-air batteries designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable.
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