Manufacturing Engineer II - Scale Battery Production

Form Energy; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Premium health benefits

Paid parental leave

Generous vacation

Job summary

Form Energy is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, commission, and continuously improve manufacturing processes and equipment for our next‑generation energy storage technology. You will work with senior engineers, operations, and technicians to scale from prototype to high‑volume production.

This early‑career role offers hands‑on work on floor equipment, data‑driven problem solving, and relocation assistance to support a growing national manufacturing footprint.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 1–4 years of manufacturing, process engineering, automation, or mechanical design (internship/co‑op acceptable).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Experience analyzing data with Excel, JMP, Minitab, Python, or similar tools.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and structured troubleshooting approach.
• Excellent communication and a fast‑paced learning mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support development and optimization of manufacturing processes and production equipment.
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and improve quality, yield, and productivity.
• Assist with commissioning, validation, and startup of new equipment and lines.
• Collaborate with operations to resolve issues and implement improvements.
• Create work instructions, PFMEAs, control plans, and SOPs.
• Participate in design reviews, FAT, and production readiness activities.
• Design or improve tooling, fixtures, and aids to improve safety and efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement on throughput, reliability, and ergonomics.
• Collaborate with Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Quality, and vendors.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Data analysis tools

Problem solving

Communication skills

Fast learner

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Excel

Python

Minitab

JMP

Job description

Form Energy is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, commission, and continuously improve manufacturing processes and equipment for our next‑generation energy storage technology. You will work with senior engineers, operations, and technicians to scale from prototype to high‑volume production.

This early‑career role offers hands‑on work on floor equipment, data‑driven problem solving, and relocation assistance to support a growing national manufacturing footprint.