Staff Manufacturing Equipment Engineer

Form Energy; Weirton (WV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Stock options

Comprehensive benefits

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Form Energy, a US-based energy storage innovator, is hiring a Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing to lead the design, development and commissioning of next‑generation automated lines for their breakthrough technology. This role collaborates with Process Engineering, Operations, and external vendors to ensure scalable, robust line designs.

Based at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV, relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

• 6–10+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, equipment engineering, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Experience designing, building, or commissioning automated manufacturing lines (high-throughput, continuous, or semi-continuous).
• Strong mechanical aptitude with machine design and material handling systems.
• Proven ability to manage external equipment vendors and drive technical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead design engagement with equipment vendors for highly automated, high-volume lines.
• Provide design feedback on mechanical systems, handling, and automation strategies for manufacturability.
• Identify and mitigate risks through design reviews and PFMEA/DFMEA.
• Own vendor performance from specification through FAT, SAT, installation, and commissioning.
• Troubleshoot integration and startup issues with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with Process Engineering to meet throughput targets and quality standards.
• Develop line layouts, architectures, and equipment specs to scale from prototype to high-volume.
• Establish standards for equipment design, vendor management, and commissioning.
• Support ramp-up activities, line validation, and performance optimization.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Equipment engineering

Automation systems

Vendor management

FAT/SAT troubleshooting

Cross-functional communication

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

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, Advanced Manufacturing to lead the design, development, and commissioning of next‑generation, high‑volume automated manufacturing lines for our breakthrough energy storage technology. This role reports into our Manager, Advanced Manufacturing and will serve as a key technical leader bridging internal teams and external equipment vendors to ensure robust, scalable, and manufacturable line designs. As part of our Advanced Manufacturing team, you will work cross‑functionally with Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Operations, and external partners to bring complex production systems from concept through startup. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of grid‑scale energy manufacturing and have a direct impact on building one of the most important manufacturing platforms of the next decade.

Relocation assistance is available.

What you’ll do:

• Lead technical engagement with equipment vendors to define, review, and refine designs for highly automated, high‑volume manufacturing lines
• Provide critical design feedback on mechanical systems, material handling, and automation strategies to ensure manufacturability, reliability, and maintainability
• Identify and mitigate manufacturing risks early through design reviews, DFMEA/PFMEA, and hands‑on evaluation of vendor proposals
• Own vendor performance from specification through FAT, SAT, installation, and commissioning
• Drive resolution of technical issues during build, integration, and startup phases, including hands‑on troubleshooting of mechanical systems and line interactions
• Collaborate closely with Process Engineering to ensure equipment design meets process requirements, throughput targets, and quality standards
• Develop and refine line layouts, system architectures, and equipment specifications to support scale‑up from prototype to high‑volume production
• Establish standards and best practices for equipment design, vendor management, and commissioning within Advanced Manufacturing
• Support ramp‑up activities, including line validation, performance optimization, and sustained production readiness

What you’ll bring:

• 6–10+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, equipment engineering, or advanced manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated experience designing, building, or commissioning automated manufacturing lines (e.g., high‑throughput, continuous, or semi‑continuous systems)
• Strong mechanical aptitude with deep understanding of machine design, material handling systems, and real‑world manufacturing constraints
• Proven ability to manage and influence external equipment vendors, including driving technical decisions and holding vendors accountable
• Experience with commissioning activities (FAT/SAT), troubleshooting complex systems, and resolving integration challenges
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work cross‑functionally and drive alignment across engineering, operations, and vendors

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.

If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact [e-mail]. 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.