Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Powder

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 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 designing our next-generation high volume anode manufacturing lines. To make this vision a reality, we need world-class manufacturing engineers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and bringing cutting-edge production technologies to life.

Reporting to the Manager of Anode Manufacturing Development, you will identify, specify, and aid in the design and procurement of advanced high-volume manufacturing equipment in partnership with our equipment engineering, product design, factory design, and operations teams as well as external partners and vendors.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing and deploying next-generation high-volume manufacturing lines from the ground up. This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of product innovation and manufacturing, where your expertise will directly influence the design, scalability, and success of our breakthrough technology. If you love solving tough engineering problems, pushing the boundaries of manufacturing, and making an impact that matters, this is the role for you.

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

• Support the design and landing of the powder processing system for the anode line from initial specification through 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:

• 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 but not required

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field with 3+ years experience in a pilot line or manufacturing environment 

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

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