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Description
Role Description:
Form Energy is searching for a Fixture Design Engineer to join our Test Engineering team on a
contract-to-hire basis. In this position, you will be working closely with mechanical design and structural
analysis teams to develop vibration fixtures suitable for shock and vibration testing. You will develop stiff,
light, and manufacturable structures to connect Form Energy hardware to vibration excitation equipment
including large hydraulic shakers. Preferably you will additionally run initial modal analysis on your fixtures
to ensure they are suitable. This is an opportunity to join a growing team and have a direct impact on a
revolutionary technology!
What You’ll Do:
● Work with engineers test staff and our mechanical design and structural analysis groups to proactively
understand our fixturing needs
● Develop, in Solidworks, manufacturable fixturing designs with attention to vibration-test specific
needs
● Learn and apply Form Energy’s CAD best practices
● Conduct initial modal analysis on your designs to ensure they remain rigid through our frequency
bandwidth of interest
● Oversee production of your fixturing, including management of quotes and procurement timelines
● Troubleshoot fixture fitment issues with design and test engineers
● Apply learnings from past test to new designs
What You’ll Bring:
● Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
● Proficiency in Solidworks
● Experience designing mechanical fixturing, including a functional understanding of tolerancing
● Strong understanding of common production techniques appropriate for R&D hardware
● Ability to manage production timelines and external machine shops
● Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams and proactively gathering stakeholder
input to projects
Skills
Mechanical design, fixture design, Solidworks, vibration analysis
Top Skills Details
Mechanical design,fixture design,Solidworks,vibration analysis
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Berkeley, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $80.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Berkeley,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 1, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $65 - $80