Manufacturing Engineer

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 and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility 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 hiring a Manufacturing Engineer to join our world-class engineering team. Our team is responsible for specifying, scaling, and sustaining the equipment and processes that enable high-quality electrode manufacturing for Form Energy’s Iron-Air multi-day battery.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will take ownership of calendering and drying operations, ensuring that these critical processes meet performance, reliability, and safety requirements. You will partner closely with equipment suppliers, process engineers, and operations teams to define specifications, oversee equipment builds, and drive improvements in throughput and quality. Your expertise will ensure our production lines scale effectively and operate with world-class consistency.

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

• Define process and equipment specifications for calendering and drying systems to meet performance, quality, and safety targets.
• Partner with equipment suppliers and internal teams to support design reviews, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and commissioning activities.
• Own process documentation, operating parameters, and equipment standards to ensure consistency across shifts and lines.
• Monitor and improve process performance using data-driven methods, including capability studies and reliability analysis.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to implement preventive maintenance strategies and troubleshoot issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase uptime, reduce variability, and enhance process safety.
  
  

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering with a focus on equipment specification, qualification, or sustaining.
• Hands-on experience with web-based processes, calendering, drying, or other thermal/mechanical manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated ability to work with equipment vendors on design reviews, FATs/SATs, and system commissioning.
• Strong foundation in equipment capability analysis, process control, and troubleshooting methods.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with experience writing technical documentation and operating standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
  
  

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.

If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact accommodations@formenergy.com. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.

Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.