Form Energy · 18 hours ago
Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Cathode
Weirton, WV
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expForm Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company revolutionizing energy storage. They are seeking a Staff Manufacturing Engineer to design, deploy, and scale automation solutions for manufacturing their Iron-Air multi-day battery, ensuring production systems are safe, scalable, and efficient.
BatteryEnergyEnergy StoragePower GridRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Partner with process and manufacturing engineers to design, implement, and scale automation solutions for unique manufacturing processes
Define and drive requirements for automation in new equipment builds, ensuring seamless integration with manufacturing systems
Lead commissioning and qualification of automated systems in a fast-paced production environment
Develop automation strategies for material handling, in-line inspection, data collection, and error-proofing
Mentor and support engineers and technicians in troubleshooting and continuous improvement of automated equipment
Mentor, guide, and support technicians and junior process engineers on new manufacturing equipment and processes
Be a champion for safety while scaling initial process designs to full production volume
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in manufacturing or automation engineering, ideally in pilot line, NPI, or scale-up environments
Demonstrated ability to design and implement automation solutions that improve safety, quality, and throughput
Hands-on experience with manufacturing automation systems that include complex components such as robotics, vision systems, sensors, and automated material handling
Familiarity with PLCs and HMIs for equipment integration (Rockwell, Siemens, or similar); ability to troubleshoot and collaborate with controls engineers
Proficiency with 3D CAD (Solidworks, CATIA, etc) and 2D CAD (AutoCAD)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using data-driven methods to optimize automated systems
Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a track record of cross-functional collaboration
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
Benefits
100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees
80% of healthcare premiums for dependents
At least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents
Up to 20 weeks for birthing parents
Generous vacation policies
Company
Form Energy
Form Energy is an energy technology company that produces electric grids and accelerates the transition to clean energy.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.57BKey Investors
Trinity CapitalT. Rowe PriceUS Department of Energy
2024-12-16Debt Financing· $50M
2024-10-09Series F· $405M
2024-08-06Grant· $147M
Leadership Team
Mateo Jaramillo
CEO/co-founder
Marco Ferrara
Co-Founder, Chief Digital Officer
Recent News
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