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Mechanical Engineer I, R&D
Form Energy INC · 🇺🇸 Somerville, MA
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 17 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Form Energy INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer” (Mechanical Engineers) in CA: $176k–$240k, median $208k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Form Energy INC
The US Department of Labor certified 17 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Are you ready to build America’s energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We’re revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what’s possible, we’re giving clean energy a whole new form! In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a “Best Invention”, MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch”, and Fast Company as “One of the Next Big Things In Tech”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia. Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing - might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better. Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place. ROLE DESCRIPTION Form Energy is hiring a Mechanical Engineer I to join our Core Technology Hardware team, where you will design the hardware that lets us evaluate and refine our iron-air battery technology. As a Mechanical Engineer I, you will play a critical role in turning electrode and battery concepts into physical test vehicles, from standard platforms to custom builds for novel experiments. You will take designs from CAD through fabrication and assembly, and then put working hardware in the hands of the scientists and engineers who use it to accelerate discovery and development. Your work will help us build and validate a complex, novel product that supports a more reliable electric grid. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission! Relocation assistance is available. WHAT YOU'LL DO: - Design standard and custom test vehicles, balancing performance, manufacturability, and speed to test - Fabricate prototypes and proofs of concept, iterating quickly based on build and test feedback - Work with technicians to streamline builds and improve the reliability and repeatability of assembly - Partner with scientists and engineers to design tools and fixtures that expand our discovery and development capabilities - Produce CAD models and engineering drawings that technicians, machinists, and vendors can build from, and release them through our documentation process - Manage multiple projects at once and adjust as priorities shift - Follow lab and shop safety practices and design hardware for safe operation WHAT YOU'LL BRING: - Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field - 0-2 years of experience in mechanical design, through industry roles, internships, co-ops, or research and project work - Proficiency in 3D CAD and 2D drafting using SolidWorks or a similar tool, including familiarity with GD&T fundamentals - Hands-on aptitude for prototyping, with experience in fabrication methods such as machining, 3D printing, or sheet metal - Ability to write clear technical documentation, including wo