Senior / Staff Automation/Equipment Engineer, 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

Join us at Form Energy, where we're pioneering energy storage solutions for a sustainable future. We're seeking a highly skilled Automation Engineer to be a key player in our new operations team. This team is dedicated to developing and deploying cutting-edge automated equipment for the production of Form Energy's revolutionary energy storage solutions.

As an Automation Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, supporting our automation lines with your expertise in automated systems. Your primary focus will be on ramping up production and sustaining automated systems to ensure they operate at peak efficiency. You will develop and implement strategies for maintaining and optimizing first-of-its-kind equipment, defining processes and best practices, and troubleshooting issues to minimize downtime. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a direct impact in a rapidly evolving technology and growing company!

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:

• Own the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of robotic and automated manufacturing equipment.

• Define and implement OEE and equipment performance metrics to identify loss drivers and prioritize improvement work.

• Translate production data and downtime trends into clear problem statements, project scopes, and execution plans.

• Lead equipment-focused improvement projects, including mechanical, tooling, fixturing, and station layout changes.

• Create and maintain CAD designs and drawings to develop hardware solutions that address reliability, ergonomics, quality, and throughput issues.

• Partner closely with controls engineers to specify requirements, validate data signals, and implement changes—while retaining ownership of the equipment and outcomes.

• Respond to production events with a root-cause, system-level mindset, coordinating mechanical, electrical, and controls actions to restore and improve performance.

• Support installation, commissioning, and ramp of new equipment, including active participation in design reviews, FATs, and SATs from an equipment owner perspective.

• Optimize equipment parameters and station configuration in collaboration with production and quality teams.

• Provide hands-on floor support in a high-volume manufacturing environment and establish standards to reduce repeat issues.

What you'll bring:

• 5+ years of applicable experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

• Strong understanding of automated manufacturing equipment, including industrial robotics, sensors, actuators, vision systems, and mechanical motion systems.

• Demonstrated experience or aptitude in equipment engineering within a production or manufacturing environment, including system ownership and sustainment.

• Strong hands-on troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical, and system-level issues under production pressure.

• Working knowledge of robot operation and commissioning (e.g., Fanuc Robotics certification or equivalent experience).

• Ability to collaborate effectively across equipment, controls, manufacturing, quality, and operations to drive execution and results.

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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.