Senior Equipment Engineer

Form Energy is hiring a Senior Equipment Engineer in Weirton, WV, to optimize Anode Furnace equipment for energy storage solutions. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and enhancing equipment performance in a high-volume manufacturing environment. The role offers the chance to be part of a fast-growing company focused on sustainable energy technology. Relocation assistance is available for candidates.
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

Join us at Form Energy, where we're pioneering energy storage solutions for a sustainable future. We are seeking an Equipment Engineer to sustain and optimize our Anode Furnace equipment. In this role, you will play a vital part in commissioning, stabilizing, and enhancing our anode process in collaboration with development and production teams.

You will be responsible for defining and executing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and resolving equipment malfunctions, and overseeing pneumatic, mechanical, and hydraulic systems to ensure seamless operations. Additionally, you'll provide hands-on support in a high-volume manufacturing environment, optimize equipment settings for quality and throughput, and implement upgrades and modifications to enhance station performance.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a fast-growing company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission. If you are passionate about innovation, problem-solving, and high-performance equipment, we'd love to have you on board!

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 preventive maintenance activities on automated equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment malfunctions promptly.
• Oversee and maintain pneumatic, mechanical and hydraulic systems, troubleshooting issues as they arise.
• Provide hands-on support for high-volume manufacturing operations.
• Optimize equipment settings for quality and throughput in collaboration with production teams.
• Implement upgrades and modifications to enhance station performance.

What you'll bring:
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience: Over 5 years in manufacturing equipment design, build, and commissioning.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) and experience in designing bulk materials dispensing equipment and high-speed motion systems.
• Automation Expertise: Familiarity with PLC hardware, and automation systems.
• Interdisciplinary Communication: Strong communication skills across various engineering and business functions.
• Innovation: A demonstrated track record of innovative hardware design and engineering.

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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.