Staff Process Engineer

Form Energy, Inc is seeking a Staff Process Engineer to join their anode engineering team in Weirton, WV. The role involves designing and scaling manufacturing processes for Iron-Air batteries. Responsibilities include collaborating with the Manufacturing Equipment Team, conducting capability studies, and optimizing processes. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative energy storage solutions in a fast-paced environment. 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

Form Energy is hiring a Staff Process Engineer to join our world-class anode engineering team. Our team is responsible for designing, developing, and scaling cutting-edge electrode manufacturing processes for Form Energy’s Iron-Air multi-day battery.

As a Staff Process Engineer, you will be at the forefront of translating novel research into efficient, high quality manufacturing processes. Your expertise with process scaling and rapid troubleshooting will have a direct impact on the design and operations of the equipment that creates Form’s Iron Anode. You will design experimental trials, identify and optimize key process inputs, analyze data and present technical reports, all to facilitate the smooth integration of new processes, equipment, and materials. No problem is too big or small for our team, which allows us to move quickly to develop our cutting edge technology! This is a fantastic opportunity to join an early-stage cleantech company with a direct impact on the nature of energy storage and renewables.

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:
• Partner closely with our Manufacturing Equipment Team to design, build, install, and run processes on first-of-kind manufacturing equipment.
• Commission and qualify processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with tight timelines.
• Perform equipment and process capability studies while documenting and continuously improving the process steps that deliver Form’s Iron anodes.
• Develop novel test methods to evaluate product quality and inform process window optimization strategies.
• Mentor, guide, and support technicians and junior process engineers on new manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Be a champion for safety while scaling initial process designs to full production volume.

What you'll bring:
• 7+ years of experience with process engineering in a pilot line or fast-paced manufacturing environment, such as NPI or scale-up.
• Demonstrated track record of innovative development and desire to roll up your sleeves and fill the gaps where necessary.
• Proficiency with statistical methods and tools for making process development decisions (using JMP, Minitab, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with metallurgical or property-enhancing techniques a plus (e.g. powder processing and thermal treatments).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, and experience authoring process, safety, and quality documentation for best-in-class practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

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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.