Process Engineer

Are you ready to build America's clean energy future with the team that will deliver? Form Energy is an American energy technology and manufacturing company. We are pioneering a new class of iron-air batteries to enable our electric grid to run on renewable, reliable, and affordable energy, every day of the year.
Form Energy has been recognized by TIME as "One of the Best Inventions of 2023" for its battery technology and by MIT Technology Review as a "Top Climate Tech Company to Watch". We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and are growing just as rapidly to meet demand. Our team has more than doubled in size in the past year, and continues to expand every day. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Pilot production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and later 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 right now might be the most exciting moment in the company's history to join. We are assembling a team of some of the most talented and motivated 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
The Manufacturing Operations team at Form is focused on maintaining high-volume manufacturing lines to operate at the highest possible efficiency, quality, and reliability to produce Form Energy's utility-scale multi-day energy storage system. We are looking for entry-level engineers who want to contribute to the new generation of energy storage and manufacturing.
We're hiring hands-on multidisciplinary engineers to join the Manufacturing Operations team. In this role, you will play a key part in helping us optimize and develop future process and equipment to manufacture products at Form Factory 1. Our ideal team members exhibit an ability to creatively identify and solve manufacturing line bottlenecks in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment and should have at least one of the following core skills and experiences: process development engineering, mechanical design engineering, controls engineering, electrical engineering.
What you'll do:

• Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall productivity. Identify opportunities for automation and implement technological solutions to streamline production workflows.
• Conduct root cause analyses for recurring issues and implement corrective & preventive measures.
• Collaborate with quality assurance teams to address any production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Feedback challenges in manufacturing to our design engineering and advanced manufacturing counterparts for iteration in future products or designs.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for manufacturing processes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and engineering designs.

What you'll bring:

• Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering or related field
• 1-2 years of experience
• Internship experience in manufacturing desired
• Machine shop experience and proficiency in CAD a plus
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communicator across a range of engineering and business functions
• Project management experience a plus
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment

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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 a clean and equitable energy future, we need everyone at the table. We strive to form a team as diverse as the communities we will serve with our technology, and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.