Process Engineer II, Operations

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

We are looking for a Process Engineer II to join our Operations Engineering team. In this role, you will be a key contributor as we scale the production of our iron-air battery technology. You will contribute to the optimization of production workflows, using data-driven insights to enhance quality, throughput, and yield. By partnering across our team to bridge the gap between process development and high-volume execution, you will ensure our manufacturing processes are both robust and scalable. Your work in driving these technical improvements directly enables the delivery of long-duration energy storage systems essential for a reliable electric grid.

This opportunity is based out of Form Factory 1 – Form Energy’s 550,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in Weirton, WV, a commutable distance from Pittsburgh. Purpose-built for high-volume, advanced battery production, Form Factory 1 is a hub of fast-moving, collaborative work driving a new era of large-scale American energy manufacturing in the heart of the Rust Belt.

Relocation assistance is available.

What you'll do:

• Contribute to continuous improvement projects to optimize production processes, reduce costs, improve quality, and increase efficiency.

• Coordinate collaboration with our team to identify and solve production issues while maintaining rigorous product quality standards.

• Conduct root cause analysis and develop comprehensive corrective and preventive actions to improve equipment, processes, and systems.

• Utilize key performance indicators to identify areas for improvement and ensure production targets are met.

• Prioritize safety by ensuring compliance with all regulations and company policies related to environmental, health, and safety.

• Support the usage of PLM, MES, and ERP systems to enhance manufacturing intelligence and operational tracking.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with 3+ years of related work experience.

• Experience with manufacturing processes and showing accountability for their quality, throughput, and yield.

• Ability to use statistical methods for making process development decisions and a high level of comfort with data query tools.

• Experience participating in multidisciplinary projects and a desire to mentor others in industrial best practices.

• Technical understanding of creating PFMEAs and implementing robust controls for risk mitigation.

• Pragmatic problem-solving skills and a history of thriving on complexity within a high-growth environment.

• Intellectual curiosity and a drive for continuous learning to solve the unique challenges of manufacturing a complex novel technology.

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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.

If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact [email protected]. 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.