Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Thermal Processing Equipment

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:

We're hiring several Staff Manufacturing Engineers in our Eighty Four, PA facility. The focus of this role is on the development and automation of Form's process, bridging the gap between manual assembly and automated production, and delivering high-budget, high-volume processes at new production facilities.

The Manufacturing Engineering group at Form Energy is instrumental in defining, designing, and deploying manufacturing equipment from prototypes to high-volume manufacturing and is invaluable to Form delivering and scaling our technology. This is an exciting opportunity to help develop novel manufacturing techniques and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!

This opportunity is based at Form Energy's Eighty Four, PA facility (Greater Pittsburgh Area). Relocation assistance is available.

What You'll Do:

• Develop automated manufacturing techniques for electrode assembly, including pressing, welding, and sizing operations, etc

• Apply industry standards and best practices to deliver world class, safe, efficient processes

• Partner with process engineering and R&D to validate new production methods

• Work with equipment engineering and our supply chain team to identify and partner with OEMs

• Perform DFM (design for manufacture) assessments in partnership with Form’s battery component design teams

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

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

What You'll Bring:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering; Bachelor's with 7+ years, or Master's with 3+ years, or PhD with related industry experience

• Proven experience in manufacturing line development

• Experience in the design and operation of automated equipment for handling and assembling complex parts

• Experience in a variety of assembly and fabrication techniques e.g., spot welding, adhesives, and epoxies

• Experience designing hydraulic and pneumatic systems

• Experience with high-temperature thermal processing equipment

• Well-developed collaboration skills and experience leading project execution in cross-functional teams

• Familiarity with Industrial robotics and automation

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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.