Quality Controls Engineer - Non-Destructive Test Methods

Are you ready to build America’s energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We’re revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what’s possible, we’re giving clean energy a whole new form! 

In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a “Best Invention”, MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch”, and Fast Company as “One of the Next Big Things In Tech”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia.

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing -  might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven 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 seeking an NDT engineer to develop, validate and implement physics-based non-destructive test techniques to measure our critical-to-performance and safety components. This role reports into the Quality Controls Engineering vertical within the broader Quality function. As part of our team you will serve as the company-wide technical authority and primary point of contact for non-destructive testing technologies, methods, procedures and best practices. The NDT Engineer will partner closely with Advanced Manufacturing and Process Quality Engineering to ensure robust inspection solutions are established for both emerging and production manufacturing processes. 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!

What You’ll Do:

• Design and execute feasibility studies, capability assessments and validation plans for NDT methods

• Establish inspection strategies that reliably detect defects, characterize material conditions, and support product performance requirements

• Define acceptance criteria and measurement requirements in collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and quality stakeholders

• Support root cause investigations and failure analysis efforts through advanced inspection and characterization techniques

• Collaborate with Process Quality Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing teams to develop inspection solutions for new designs, materials, and manufacturing processes.

What You’ll Bring:

• 5+ years of experience in NDT Engineering role or similar

• Demonstrated experience developing or applying non-destructive testing and measurement technologies in a manufacturing or engineering environment

• Strong understanding of material behavior, defect mechanisms, signal processing, and measurement science

• Certification or experience in one or more NDT methods (ASNT, NAS410, or equivalent)
  
  

Where you'll work:

This role is based at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV—an easy commute from the city of Pittsburgh, PA. This 550,000-square-foot facility is our hub for high-volume battery production and a leader in the new era of American energy manufacturing. Relocation assistance is available.

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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 America’s energy future, we need everyone at the table. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact [email protected]. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.

Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.