Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Form Energy is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for its facility in Weirton, WV. The role involves defining specifications for electrode assembly processes, collaborating with suppliers and teams, and driving continuous improvements in battery production. This position is part of a rapidly growing company focused on innovative energy storage solutions, and it offers relocation assistance for candidates.
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 Manufacturing Engineer to join our world-class engineering team. Our team is responsible for specifying, scaling, and sustaining the equipment and processes that enable high-quality electrode manufacturing for Form Energy’s Iron-Air multi-day battery.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will focus on electrode assembly processes—including welding, epoxy dispense, and inspection—that are critical to product quality and reliability. You will partner closely with equipment suppliers, process engineers, and operations teams to define equipment specifications, oversee commissioning, and drive continuous improvements. Your ownership of these processes will ensure safe, reliable, and efficient scaling of our electrode assembly lines.

This opportunity is based out of Form Factory 1 – Form Energy’s 550,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in Weirton, WV, a commutable distance from Pittsburgh. Purpose-built for high-volume, advanced battery production, Form Factory 1 is a hub of fast-moving, collaborative work driving a new era of large-scale American energy manufacturing in the heart of the Rust Belt.

Relocation assistance is available.

What you'll do:
• Define process and equipment specifications for electrode assembly systems, including welding, epoxy dispense, and automated inspection.
• Partner with equipment suppliers and internal teams to support design reviews, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and commissioning.
• Own standard operating conditions, process documentation, and safety protocols for electrode assembly.
• Monitor process and equipment performance, implementing data-driven improvements to maximize yield, reliability, and throughput.
• Provide hands-on support for troubleshooting equipment and process upsets in a fast-paced production environment.
• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of electrode assembly equipment.

What you'll bring:
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, ideally within an assembly, welding, or dispensing environment.
• Hands-on experience with automated assembly equipment, including robotics, welding (resistance, laser, or ultrasonic), adhesive/epoxy dispense, and inspection systems.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD (Solidworks, CATIA, etc) and 2D CAD (AutoCAD).
• Demonstrated ability to work with equipment vendors through design reviews, FAT/SAT, and commissioning.
• Strong foundation in process characterization, capability analysis, and data-driven troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with experience writing technical documentation and operating standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.

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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.

If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact accommodations@formenergy.com. 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.