Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Web Handling & Drying

Form Energy; Weirton (WV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums

12 weeks of paid leave for new parents

Competitive salaries and stock options

Job summary

Form Energy in Weirton, WV is seeking a Staff Manufacturing Engineer to join their electrode processing team, focusing on optimizing manufacturing processes for iron-air battery technology. This role involves collaborating with the engineering team, leading equipment design, and mentoring junior staff.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in process engineering, particularly in fast-paced manufacturing settings, and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of practical experience in process engineering.
• Proven track record of equipment purchasing and commissioning.
• Deep expertise in calendaring and drying processes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with process engineering to align equipment design.
• Lead design and testing for calendaring and drying equipment.
• Mentor technicians and junior engineers.

Skills

Process engineering

Equipment purchasing

Statistical methods (JMP, Minitab)

Industrial calendaring

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

Job description

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

Form Energy is hiring a Staff Manufacturing Engineer to join our electrode processing team. You will play a vital role in translating novel research into high‑quality manufacturing processes for our iron‑air battery technology. Your work will focus on scaling and optimizing calendaring, drying, and slitting operations while collaborating closely with process engineers to ensure equipment designs meet technical requirements. This is an opportunity to directly impact the future of energy storage by owning the equipment lifecycle from initial selection through commissioning at our state‑of‑the‑art Form Factory 1.

What you’ll do

• Collaborate with the process engineering team to align equipment design with specific manufacturing needs.
• Scale and optimize calendaring, drying, and slitting operations.
• Partner with procurement to identify and select high‑performance equipment suppliers.
• Lead the design, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and site acceptance testing (SAT) for calendaring and drying equipment.
• Provide mentorship and practical guidance to technicians and junior engineers on equipment purchasing and commissioning cycles.
• Prioritize safety and excellence while scaling initial process designs to full production volumes.

What you’ll bring

• 7+ years of practical experience in process engineering within pilot lines or fast‑paced manufacturing environments.
• Proven track record of equipment purchasing, commissioning, and testing with a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
• Proficiency in statistical methods and tools such as JMP or Minitab for data‑driven process development.
• Deep expertise with industrial calendaring and drying processes.
• Excellent communication skills and experience creating safety and quality documentation for best‑in‑class manufacturing practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.

Where you’ll work

This role is based at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV—an easy commute from the city of Pittsburgh, PA. This 550,000‑square‑foot facility is our hub for high‑volume battery production and a leader in the new era of American energy manufacturing. Relocation assistance is available.

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.