Your Form Energy resume, matched to the job ad
Drop in your resume and it opens next to this job, ready to tailor in one click.
4.8 from 167 in-app reviews
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Form Energy · Weirton, WV
Tailor your resume to this job
No account needed to start.
What Form Energy asks for
From Form Energy's Senior Mechanical Engineer ad, checked 2 Nov 2026.
Sheet metal and mass manufacturing
Designing components for high volume production and assembly, with specific experience in formed or stamped sheet metal parts.
Prototyping and machine shop work
Creating physical prototypes and working hands-on within a machine shop or production environment to build integrated designs.
Mechanical verification testing
Driving the testing process to verify mechanical designs, including setting specifications and performing failure analysis.
The ad asks for a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, plus 4 or more years of industry experience. Based in Weirton, WV, with relocation assistance available.
How the example answers the ad
Sheet metal and mass manufacturing
“Designed stamped sheet metal enclosures for new battery modules using CATIA, reducing part weight by 12 percent.”
Using CATIA to design stamped sheet metal enclosures for battery modules addresses the sheet metal and mass manufacturing requirement.
Mechanical verification testing
“Conducted thermal and vibration verification testing in the laboratory to set safety specifications for energy storage systems.”
Performing vibration and thermal tests in a lab to establish safety specifications covers mechanical verification testing.
Prototyping and machine shop work
“Oversaw daily machine shop operations to iterate on prototype housing fixtures for rapid design validation.”
Managing daily machine shop tasks and iterating on housing fixtures shows hands on work in a production environment to build prototypes.
The whole example as text
Maria Gonzalez · Senior Mechanical Engineer
Summary
Senior mechanical engineer with 6 years in energy storage and battery hardware design. Develops stamped sheet metal battery enclosures using CATIA for high volume production. Conducts vibration and thermal verification testing for complex energy systems. Leads failure analysis to resolve production line bottlenecks and increase assembly throughput by 15 percent.
Experience
Senior Mechanical Engineer · Tesla
Palo Alto, CA · 2024 - Present
- Designed stamped sheet metal enclosures for new battery modules using CATIA, reducing part weight by 12 percent.
- Managed high volume manufacturing transitions, achieving a 98 percent assembly yield rate for production lines.
- Performed root cause analysis on battery cooling failures, identifying design flaws that reduced warranty claims by 20 percent.
- Collaborated with cross functional teams to define structural requirements for pack-level vibration resistance.
- Oversaw daily machine shop operations to iterate on prototype housing fixtures for rapid design validation.
Mechanical Engineer · Rivian
Plymouth, MI · 2022 - 2024
- Modeled over 40 sheet metal components for battery cooling modules, optimizing for mass manufacturing and material costs.
- Conducted thermal and vibration verification testing in the laboratory to set safety specifications for energy storage systems.
- Resolved critical production line failures by implementing quick turnaround machining solutions in the fabrication shop.
- Partnered with metal stamping vendors to scale production, cutting component lead times by 10 days.
Mechanical Engineer · General Electric
Schenectady, NY · 2020 - 2021
- Assisted in the design of stamped sheet metal covers for industrial battery hardware using CATIA modeling software.
- Built and maintained functional prototypes within the onsite machine shop to accelerate initial design iterations.
- Supported vibration testing protocols to verify hardware longevity according to industry safety standards.
- Documented failure analysis reports, providing data to improve the next generation of energy storage enclosures.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering · University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI · 2016 - 2020
- Graduated Cum Laude with a 3.8 GPA
- Served as lead designer for the Formula SAE battery team
- Completed senior capstone on thermal management systems
Skills
Frequently asked questions
Is the example from an employee?
No. It is an AI-written example for this ad, made to show how a resume can answer it.
Is this a remote or hybrid role?
No. The ad states this role is based at the factory in Weirton, WV, and notes it is an easy commute from Pittsburgh, PA. Relocation assistance is available.
What kind of manufacturing experience is expected?
Form Energy looks for candidates proficient in design for mass manufacturing and assembly, particularly with sheet metal. Experience with high volume manufacturing and automation is considered a plus.
Where do I apply?
On the official Form Energy posting, through the job link on this page.
What happens when I tailor my resume here?
Your resume opens in the editor next to this job. Tailor it in one click, then keep or discard the edits. You only need an account to download.