Manager, Process Engineering

Are you ready to rise to the challenge of climate change with the team that will deliver? Form Energy is a U.S. technology and manufacturing company that is developing and commercializing pioneering energy storage technologies to enable the electric grid to run on 100% renewable energy, every day of the year.

Supported by leading investors such as Breakthrough Energy Ventures, ArcelorMittal, TPG Rise, MIT’s The Engine, and others, we share a common belief that low-cost, multi-day energy storage is the key to enable tomorrow’s zero carbon electric grid. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, we are deeply motivated and inspired to create a better world. We need talented, hardworking individuals who share our goal of tackling the challenge of climate change. Do you want to work with us today to build a better tomorrow? 

Role Description

Form Energy is hiring an experienced manager with process engineering experience to join our Cathode Engineering team. This team is responsible for developing and validating processes used for manufacturing gas diffusion electrodes (GDE) to be deployed in Form Energy’s commercial product. You will manage a sub-team based in Pennsylvania, made up of technicians and engineers who are focused initially on validation of the existing pilot process. You will lead your team to apply learnings from the initial pilot line to implementation in the Weirton, WV manufacturing facility. As we design, build, and ramp up equipment operations, expect to become deeply entrenched in the intersection space of equipment design, process engineering, and materials engineering, as the team works toward a common goal of manufacturing high performance electrodes, in high volume. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your strong process engineering background and leadership experience to develop a world class, fully automated process.

This opportunity is based out of Form Energy's Eighty Four, PA facility. Relocation assistance is available.

What you'll do:

• Manage a team of engineers and technicians to develop our full scale electrode production process 

• Partner with the battery design  team and manufacturing team to validate pilot line processes and use learnings to scale 

• Champion documentation and improvements the process steps required to deliver electrodes capable of use in battery assembly and testing.

• Aid in development of novel test methods to evaluate electrodes in real time during production.

• Train technicians, process engineers, and scientists on new manufacturing equipment and processes.

• Work teams inside and outside the company to achieve overall manufacturing success.

• Be a champion for safety in the development of new equipment and processes.

What you'll bring:

• 7+ years of experience in a pilot line or manufacturing NPI environment plus 2+ years in a managerial position.

• Experience using statistical methods for making process development decisions.

• Experience in the operation of solids blending, drying, and material or web handling equipment.

• Experience with inline inspection and measurement systems.

• Experience with QC testing and process validation.

• Demonstrated track record of innovative development and engineering.

• BS in Materials Science, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering or related degree 

• Experience designing automated processes is a plus.

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Besides joining a community of people working to make the world better, Form Energy commits to you equitable compensation, stock options, and offers a generous benefits package to make sure you have the support you need to thrive.

We cover 100% of employee premiums and 80% of dependent premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance for full time employees. We offer a flexible Paid Time Off program and every employee, regardless of gender identity or expression, is eligible for 12 weeks of paid parental bonding leave. A full listing of our benefits is available on our careers page. 

At Form Energy, we are working toward a 100% renewable energy future for everyone in the world. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees and are seeking to build a team that reflects the diversity of the people we hope to serve with our revolutionary products. Form Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.