Senior Process Engineer, Electrode PrototypingManufacturing Engineering * Weirton, WV * Full time

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.

Form Energy is hiring multiple Process Engineers to join our world-class Electrode Prototype Process team. This team is responsible for developing, prototyping, and validating processes used to manufacture the anode and cathode in Form Energy's Iron-Air multi-day battery, and you will support multiple electrode manufacturing efforts while collaborating with Product and Advanced Manufacturing teams.

As a Senior Engineer in this team, you will play a crucial role in designing and creating novel processes to manufacture Form Energy's electrode technologies. We are looking for someone who has hands-on experience developing processes from concept to scaled implementation, and a proactive, interdisciplinary approach to problem-solving. Your work will make a significant and daily impact on a 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 growing battery company with a direct impact on the nature of energy storage and renewables.

This opportunity is based out of Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV, just a short drive outside of the Pittsburgh area. Relocation assistance is provided.

• Drive the development and optimization of novel battery manufacturing technologies.

• Prioritize safety across all aspects of manufacturing, ranging from process design to scaled manufacturing

• Collaborate with the product design, R&D, quality, equipment and supply chain teams to translate product requirements into a battery design and manufacturing process that achieve our company targets.

• Select the right manufacturing methods to make the best possible Iron Anodes and/or Air Cathodes, and validate those recommendations through rigorous engineering trials and prototype builds, ultimately informing multi-million dollar equipment purchasing decisions for Form Energy's high-volume production lines.

• Demonstrate ownership and accountability, making a major impact on our battery technology by commissioning and owning novel processes in a fast-paced prototype manufacturing environment.

• Work with a diverse range of teams inside and outside the company to achieve major manufacturing milestones, such as launching revolutionary production methods and capabilities.

• 5+ years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment, ideally in process engineering, NPI, or scale-up

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Engineering, or equivalent

• Hands on experience with small to medium to large equipment and a desire to roll up your sleeves and fill the gaps where necessary

• Expertise in process engineering principles, statistical analysis, and quality management systems for process optimization and improvement

• Strong ability to use statistical methods to make process development decisions (using JMP or Minitab or equivalent)

• Direct experience owning manufacturing processes and showing accountability for their quality, throughput, yield, and overall success

• Excellent documentation, communication, and organizational skills

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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.