Staff Manufacturing Engineer

Are you ready to build America’s clean energy future with the team that will deliver? Form Energy is an American energy technology and manufacturing company. We are pioneering a new class of iron-air batteries to enable our electric grid to run on renewable, reliable, and affordable energy, every day of the year. 

Form Energy has been recognized by TIME as “One of the Best Inventions of 2023” for its battery technology and by MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company to Watch”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and are growing just as rapidly to meet demand. Our team has more than doubled in size in the past year, and continues to expand every day. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Pilot production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and later this year, production will take off to high volumes at our new factory in West Virginia. 

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And right now might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of some of the most talented and motivated 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 Staff Manufacturing Engineer to join the team designing our next-generation high volume anode manufacturing lines. Reporting to the Manager of Anode Manufacturing Development, you will identify, specify, and aid in the design and procurement of advanced high-volume material processing manufacturing equipment in partnership with our equipment engineering, product design, factory design, and operations teams as well as external partners and vendors. 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!

This role will be located at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV, which is just a short drive outside of Pittsburgh, PA. Relocation assistance is available.

What you’ll do:

• Conceptualize, model, and build specifications for Form’s next-generation high volume manufacturing lines

• Influence Form Energy’s next-generation product design by providing DFM assessments to product design & R&D teams

• Develop, de-risk, and validate new production methods utilizing existing pilot and production lines

• Own a manufacturing workcells from specification through final design and commissioning in partnership with internal equipment engineers and external OEMs and integrators

• Collaborate with the factory and industrial engineering teams to optimize factory layout and material flow

• Coordinate with customer teams such as Process Engineering, Quality, and Operations to ensure that we are building systems that meet Form Energy’s standards

• Train engineers and equipment operators on newly landed equipment

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field with 7+ years experience in a pilot line or manufacturing environment 

• Demonstrated experience in manufacturing process design, equipment procurement, and/or equipment commissioning 

• Experience working with external vendors and partners to specify, design, and deliver high quality manufacturing solutions

• A collaborative, cross functional approach to solving difficult problems and balancing conflicting priorities 

• Experience with high throughput bulk material unloading, feeding, dosing, and blending equipment is highly desirable

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

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Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here. 

When it comes to you and your family’s health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed. 

To build a clean and equitable energy future, we need everyone at the table. We strive to form a team as diverse as the communities we will serve with our technology, and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.