Mechanical Engineer II, Advanced Product Development
Somerville, MAfull time
On Site
mid
H1B: no
Formenergy Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer at Formenergy responsible for mechanical design and architecture of next-generation energy storage systems. Work across thermal, fluid, and structural subsystems.
Responsibilities
Own the mechanical design and architecture of next-generation energy storage systems (cell, module, thermal, fluid handling, structural) end-to-end, from concept through system verification
Make and defend high-leverage trade-offs across subsystem interfaces — performance, cost, manufacturability, and reliability — where the right answer isn't obvious
Build or direct first-principles analytical models that inform architecture decisions
Lead first-of-a-kind prototype builds and test campaigns to validate system-level design choices
Set technical direction for design-for-manufacturing and design-for-cost across the next-gen program, partnering with manufacturing engineering to plan the path from prototype to Form Factory-scale production
Represent mechanical engineering in cross-functional architecture reviews with electrochemistry, controls, program management, and compliance
Engage directly with critical vendors on early-stage development and sourcing strategy for novel components
Champion safety, especially when introducing new lab processes, prototype hardware, or test methods
What you'll bring:
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; Bachelor's with 12+ years, or advanced degree with equivalent experience, in mechanical design of complex electromechanical or fluid/thermal systems
Demonstrated track record owning system-level architecture — not just component design — including the trade-offs across thermal, fluid, and structural interfaces
Deep first-principles grounding in thermo-fluid systems, with experience translating analytical models directly into design decisions