Full-Time

Staff Manufacturing Engineer

Enclosure Assembly

Updated on 1/14/2025

Form Energy

Form Energy

501-1,000 employees

Develops cost-effective multi-day energy storage systems

Industrial & Manufacturing
Energy

Senior, Expert

Toronto, OH, USA

Relocation assistance is available.

Category
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Requirements
  • 7+ years of equipment or manufacturing engineering experience, ideally in an electro-mechanical assembly environment
  • Experience specifying, purchasing, and setting up manual and automated assembly equipment
  • Experience writing Standard Operating Procedures and other manufacturing documentation
  • Experience working with design engineers and providing DFM feedback
  • Readiness to perform hands-on build and test of workstations and equipment
  • Excellent spoken and written communication skills and readiness to interact with a wide range of other professionals and suppliers
  • Hands-on approach with a strong bias for action
  • BS or higher in an Engineering discipline
  • Experience with sheet metal assemblies, smart torque tools, metal welding, automated assembly, inspection, and test, human-assist automation for assembly and test, programming automation equipment, and/or MES systems
Responsibilities
  • Own the development, build or purchase, and deployment of manufacturing workstations and equipment ranging from initial manual benchtop stations to fully automated and integrated systems as we scale for assembly and test of large systems (+1000 components)
  • Provide Design for Manufacturability feedback to the engineering team, collaborating closely to focus on reducing overall cost and transformation cost
  • Design and document robust processes capable of a high level of safety, uptime, and quality, allowing for a seamless transition to Operations
  • Assist in the debug and resolution of time-sensitive issues with manufacturing equipment and processes as they arise in the early deployment phase.
  • Train hands-on labor on new manufacturing equipment and processes and respond to their needs
  • Work with a diversity of teams inside and outside the company to achieve overall manufacturing success

Form Energy develops and manufactures energy storage systems that focus on renewable energy solutions. Their main product is an iron-air battery capable of storing electricity for up to 100 hours, providing a cost-effective alternative to traditional power plants. This battery allows for the efficient management of energy supply, making it suitable for utility companies, municipalities, and businesses aiming to adopt renewable energy sources. Unlike many competitors, Form Energy emphasizes affordability and long-duration storage, which are essential for a reliable electric grid. The company's goal is to support the transition to a fully renewable electric grid, contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions and climate change.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$1.5B

Headquarters

Somerville, Massachusetts

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-5%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Form Energy secured $405 million in Series F funding for expansion.
  • Partnership with GE Vernova boosts manufacturing and deployment capabilities.
  • Inflation Reduction Act incentives benefit Form Energy's energy storage projects.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging solid-state batteries could challenge Form Energy's market position.
  • Delays in West Virginia facility could impact production targets.
  • Supply chain vulnerabilities may affect iron-air battery material availability.

What makes Form Energy unique

  • Form Energy's iron-air battery stores electricity for up to 100 hours.
  • Their technology extends grid capacity without new infrastructure, unlike competitors.
  • Form Energy's batteries are cost-competitive with traditional power plants.

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Benefits

100% of medical, dental, & vision premiums

HSA & Flexible FSA

Generous PTO

Employee resource program

Parental leave

Commuter benefits account

Stock options

Equity

401k

Profession development budget

Life & disability insurance