Process Engineer

Are you ready to build America’s clean energy future with the team that will deliver? Form Energy is an American energy technology and manufacturing company. We are pioneering a new class of iron-air batteries to enable our electric grid to run on renewable, reliable, and affordable energy, every day of the year.

Form Energy has been recognized by TIME as “One of the Best Inventions of 2023” for its battery technology and by MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company to Watch”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and are growing just as rapidly to meet demand. Our team has more than doubled in size in the past year, and continues to expand every day. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Pilot production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and later 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 might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of some of the most talented and motivated 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 hiring a Process Engineer to join our manufacturing operations team in our high-volume manufacturing facility in Weirton, WV. This role will contribute to developing our Form Factory 1 (FF1) manufacturing operations for our first-its-kind, advanced battery manufacturing.

This new position is part of a fast-growing team. It will ideally suit someone at the beginning of their career who has a solid foundation and is interested in working towards a suitable future. The team focuses on meeting FF1 operational needs, including facilities management, planning, and maintaining equipment and high-volume manufacturing lines. We will employ more than 750 people at FF1 and have an annual production capacity of 500 megawatts of our novel iron-air battery energy storage system.

The Process Engineer will work with cross-functional teams on the factory floor to identify issues on the production line and perform root-cause analysis. The main objectives are eliminating inefficiencies, reducing assembly time, and increasing productivity and yield. This is a crucial role in optimizing and developing processes and equipment for manufacturing products at scale.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, apply today! It’s an exciting opportunity to contribute to a sustainable future by scaling our multi-day energy storage system.

This opportunity is based out of Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV, a short drive from Pittsburgh, PA. Relocation assistance is available.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve productivity. Identify opportunities for automation and implement technological solutions to streamline production workflows.
• Conduct root cause analyses for recurring issues and implement corrective & preventive measures.
• Collaborate with quality assurance teams to address production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Feedback challenges in manufacturing to our design engineering and advanced manufacturing counterparts for iteration in future products or designs.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for manufacturing processes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and engineering designs.

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in mechanical, chemical, or electrical engineering or related field with 1-4 years of demonstrated industry experience with a good foundation of analytical and problem-solving skills
• Process layout experience with basic SPC and FMEA knowledge
• Good understanding of how to break down bottleneck issues on the line and root-cause analyses for recurring issues and implementing corrective and preventative measures
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is highly desired
• Machine shop experience and CAD proficiency are a plus
• Well-developed communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across a range of multidisciplinary engineering teams and business functions
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment

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 a clean and equitable energy future, we need everyone at the table. We strive to form a team as diverse as the communities we will serve with our technology, and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.