Matthew Neidhardt
About Matthew Neidhardt
Matthew Neidhardt is a Prototype Shop Technician at Form Energy, where he manages an R&D manufacturing machine shop and designs parts for battery cell development. He has a background in industrial design, having worked in various roles including co-founder of Groove Furniture and freelance furniture designer.
Work at Form Energy
Matthew Neidhardt currently serves as a Prototype Shop Technician at Form Energy, a role he has held since 2022. In this position, he manages an R&D manufacturing machine shop and oversees prototype requests. He is responsible for designing and fabricating parts and fixtures specifically for battery cell development. Additionally, he trains machine shop users on proper equipment techniques, ensuring safe and effective use of the tools and machinery.
Previous Experience in Furniture Design
Prior to his current role, Neidhardt co-founded Groove Furniture, where he worked from 2020 to 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. He also held a position as a Freelance Furniture Designer at the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston for three months in 2019. His experience in furniture design includes working as a Prototype Specialist at Fresco Design from 2020 to 2022 and as a Model Maker and Product Illustrator at Bose Corporation for 11 months in 2019.
Industrial Design Background
Matthew Neidhardt has a solid foundation in industrial design, having studied at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design from 2014 to 2018. During his academic career, he also served as a Teaching Assistant for four months in 2017. His early professional experience includes working as an Industrial Design Intern and later as an Industrial Designer at Jaywalk Studio LLC from 2018 to 2019.
Design and Fabrication Skills
Neidhardt combines digital tools with traditional, hands-on fabrication techniques in his design process. His expertise includes managing prototype requests and fabricating parts and fixtures for various applications, particularly in battery cell development. His work emphasizes the integration of innovative design and practical manufacturing methods.