Form Energy · 23 hours ago
Senior Equipment Engineer, Heated Systems
Weirton, WV
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expForm Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company focused on revolutionizing energy storage. The Senior Thermal Equipment Engineer will be responsible for the full lifecycle of thermal equipment design, from concept to testing, ensuring performance and efficiency in the manufacturing process.
BatteryEnergyEnergy StoragePower GridRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Design and develop new stand-alone thermal equipment, including proof of concepts and full-scale production machines
Create 3D models and detailed engineering drawings of machine components and assemblies using CAD software
Perform basic thermal analysis to ensure equipment meets performance and efficiency requirements. This includes calculating heat loads, heat transfer rates, and temperature profiles
Select and size critical components, including motors, drives, sensors, heaters, and heat exchangers (e.g., shell and tube, plate, or finned-tube)
Design and analyze welded steel machine frames and structures to ensure structural integrity and stability
Specify and select appropriate materials for various components, considering thermal, mechanical, and environmental factors
Work closely with fabrication and assembly teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and to resolve any issues during the build process
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including bills of materials (BOMs), assembly instructions, and operational manuals
Conduct hands-on testing and validation of prototypes to verify performance and design compliance
Qualification
Required
Proven experience 4-7 years in machine design, particularly with stand-alone equipment
Experience with roller hearth, batch, and continuous belt furnaces/kilns
Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar)
Demonstrable experience with machine design - particularly in the areas of stand alone process equipment, mechanical facilities used for complex HVACD management, etc
Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical components, including the ability to select motors, drives, and sensors for specific applications
Experience with the selection and sizing of heat exchangers and other thermal components
Familiarity with performing basic thermal calculations and analysis
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently
Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
Benefits
100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees
80% of healthcare premiums for dependents
At least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents
Up to 20 weeks for birthing parents
Generous vacation policies
Company
Form Energy
Form Energy is an energy technology company that produces electric grids and accelerates the transition to clean energy.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.57BKey Investors
Trinity CapitalT. Rowe PriceUS Department of Energy
2024-12-16Debt Financing· $50M
2024-10-09Series F· $405M
2024-08-06Grant· $147M
Leadership Team
Mateo Jaramillo
CEO/co-founder
Marco Ferrara
Co-Founder, Chief Digital Officer
Recent News
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