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Form Energy INC

Senior Electro Mechanical Design Engineer - Plant

Berkeley, CA Posted today

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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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
Details and sources
Employer is on a government sponsor record
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. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
No salary bar for this route
H-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 roles
2 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).

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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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 Senior Electro Mechanical Design Engineer - Plant to optimize the design and manufacturability for our balance of plant equipment. You will produce complex schematics, 3D models, and detailed mechanical prints with all specifications and callouts for a product that can survive and thrive. Your designs will be mindful of all requirements in play including, but not limited to shipping, installation, operational lifetime, and service at our project sites. Moreover, you will specify testing requirements that will prove the functionality and reliability of your designs. Alongside our world-class supply chain team, you will own component selection for your designs and spearhead vendor relationships - from exploring new strategic partnerships to owning releases and engineering changes in our product lifecycle management system. This role will showcase your ability to independently generate and organize engineering documentation and requirements needed to interface with our Electronics, Software, and Project Engineering teams. This is an exciting opportunity to move some serious power at a company focused on creating a reliable and fully renewable electric grid year-round! Relocation assistance is available. WHAT YOU'LL DO: - Architecture & Requirements: Identify electrical requirements and define system interfaces for key power conversion equipment, plant, and auxiliary systems. - Electrical Design: Author comprehensive electrical schematics for equipment for audiences involved in build, test, installation and service. - Component Engineering & Sourcing: Select off-the-shelf (OTS) electromechanical components that comply with relevant safety standards and partner with both external and internal supply chain teams to drive down component pricing and long-lead times. - Cabinet Packaging & 3D Layout: Design component layouts using SolidWorks and/or Eplan to optimize space, cable routing, thermal management, and internal electronics placement. - Technical Documentation: Generate manufacturing documentation—including multiline diagrams, component layouts, harness drawings, and Interface Control D

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