Manufacturing Engineer II

Form Energy • Weirton, WV

46d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 3+ 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees