Staff 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

We are seeking a Staff Manufacturing Engineer to join our Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team and lead the development, integration, and launch of automated manufacturing systems for Form Energy’s Iron-Air multi-day battery. This role is focused on translating early-stage product and process concepts into robust, scalable, and production-ready automated equipment.

This position requires a manufacturing engineer who operates comfortably at the system level, combining deep automation expertise with strong process development fundamentals. You will own automated equipment from concept through commissioning and ramp, drive technical decision-making across mechanical, electrical, controls, vision, and safety domains, and ensure processes are designed for capability, yield, and long-term stability.

You will partner closely with Process Engineering, Product Design, Controls, Quality, Software, and Operations to define requirements, manage technical risk, and lead structured experimentation using DoE and statistical analysis to mature processes during new product introduction. This role is hands-on, execution-focused, and requires the ability to lead complex technical efforts with limited oversight.

Your work will make a significant and daily impact on cutting-edge battery technology that will revolutionize the electric grid and bring major change to grid reliability and sustainability. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a 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:

• Lead the design, development, integration, and launch of automated manufacturing equipment for new product introduction and scale-up

• Own automated systems end-to-end, including requirements definition, vendor engagement, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and production ramp

• Drive process development using structured experimentation, including DoE and statistical analysis (JMP, Minitab, SPC), to understand tradeoffs and establish capable, repeatable processes

• Partner with Controls, Robotics, Vision, and Safety teams to ensure automation systems meet performance, reliability, and compliance requirements

• Identify system-level constraints and risks, propose data-backed solutions, and drive alignment across cross-functional stakeholders

• Support transition from development to operations by establishing process controls, documentation, and training to enable sustainable production

• Mentor and technically guide other engineers, contributing to standards, best practices, and organizational learning

What you'll bring:

• 10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience with a strong focus on automation and equipment development

• Proven experience launching automated equipment in a production or pilot manufacturing environment

• Strong foundation in process development, experimental design, and statistical analysis

• Hands-on experience with automation systems including robotics, sensors, vision systems, and industrial controls

• Ability to operate independently in ambiguous, fast-moving NPI environments

• Strong technical communication skills and the ability to influence decisions across teams

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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.