Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Tape

Form Energy • Weirton, WV

72d

About The Position

Form Energy is hiring a Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Electrode Processing to support our electrode processing team. Our team is responsible for designing, developing, and scaling cutting-edge electrode manufacturing processes for Form Energy's Iron-Air multi-day battery. As a Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Electrode Processing, you will be at the forefront of translating novel research into efficient, high quality manufacturing processes. Your expertise with process scaling and rapid troubleshooting will have a direct impact on the design and operations of the equipment that creates Form's Gas Diffusion Cathode. Your main focus area will be calendering, drying and slitting. You will work side by side with the process engineering team who will be designing experimental trials, identifying and optimizing key process inputs. You will then take this information and ensure the design of the next generation equipment meets the process needs. You will work with external suppliers to design, purchase, land and commission equipment. You will own the cycle from RFI to SAT. After SAT, you will support the process engineering team in bringing the line to SOP readiness. You will facilitate the smooth integration of new equipment and maximize flexibility. No problem is too big or small for our team, which allows us to move quickly to develop our cutting edge technology! This is a fantastic opportunity to join an early-stage cleantech company with a direct impact on the nature of energy storage and renewables. This role will be located at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV, which is just a short drive outside of Pittsburgh, PA. Relocation assistance is available.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience with process engineering in a pilot line or fast-paced manufacturing environment, such as NPI or scale-up.
• Demonstrated track record of equipment purchasing, commissioning and testing and desire to roll up your sleeves and fill the gaps where necessary.
• Proficiency with statistical methods and tools for making process development decisions (using JMP, Minitab, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with calendering, drying and slitting processes.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, and experience authoring process, safety, and quality documentation for best-in-class practices.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with our Process Engineering Team to ensure the equipment design is matched to process needs.
• Work with the procurement team to identify and select equipment suppliers.
• Design, FAT, commission and SAT equipment for calendering, drying and slitting.
• Mentor, guide, and support technicians and junior process engineers on new manufacturing equipment, processes, equipment purchasing cycles, acceptance testing and commissioning cycles.
• Be a champion for safety while scaling initial process designs to full production volume.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Stock options
• 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees
• 80% coverage 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

What This Job Offers

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