Quality Technician

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. Trial production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and 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 - 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 exceptionally 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:

The Quality Technician based in Weirton, WV will perform a vital role as a hands-on quality inspector at Form Energy. You will work directly with Production/Operations, Plant Quality Control, Supplier Quality, and the Warehousing teams to ensure the quality of our pilot builds and be directly involved in our scale up of operations. This role is an excellent opportunity to play a special role in the early development of Form Energy’s new products.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform measurements, tests, inspections, and audits to support product control plans at the Weirton, WV facility in your assigned area.

• Input inspection results into our Quality Management System.

• Assist with resolution of non-conformances and corrective actions

• Provide feedback on quality procedures and tools to achieve continuous improvement.

• Help maintain clean, organized inspection environments in our receiving area, metrology lab, and on the production floor.

• Have an eye for quality and flag changes or concerning variations in materials.

• Be a champion for safety in all of their work.

What You’ll Bring:

• 3+ years experience in heavy manufacturing assembly or quality inspection

• Experience using industry standard metrology tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, CMMs, and optical comparators

• Experience working and auditing to industry standards including ISO 9001 or equivalent, NADCAP, ASTM test standards, IPC 610/620/J-STD-001, etc.

• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.

• Candidates must not experience color vision deficiency or color blindness in order to evaluate color during the manufacturing process.

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.