Mechanical Design Engineer II, Structures
$97,221–$145,814 year
On-siteBerkeley, California, United States
Job Summary
Create white-page designs for Form Energy's next-generation battery pack foundation, then perform structural analysis using Ansys FEA and hand calcs. Collaborate with test engineers to initiate campaigns establishing material libraries and validate designs through test/FEA correlation. Present analysis results in design reviews while conducting failure root cause analysis on systems and assemblies. Balance structural optimization with design for manufacturability, weight reduction, and cost-down for high-volume production. Travel up to 20% to other offices or vendor sites. This role supports the Structures Engineering team scaling multi-day energy storage systems at Form Factory, applying engineering rigor to develop sheet metal assemblies, weldments, and sealing systems.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 0-2 years industry experience in mechanical design
- Completed coursework in mechanical structures design fundamentals
- Theory of FEA for structural analysis
- Experience with computer-aided design (CAD), specifically SolidWorks modeling
- Sense of urgency and self-driven to hit difficult schedule targets
- Travel up to 20% to other Form Energy offices or vendor sites
Desired Qualifications
- Preferred experience with 2D drafting using GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
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