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.<h3>Role Description</h3>Help us build the future of grid-scale energy storage and tackle climate change. As a Senior Staff Manufacturing Engineer, you will own the end-to-end manufacturing ecosystem for our multi-megawatt battery systems—building high-volume assembly lines from the ground up at our brand-new 550,000 sq. ft. facility.<h3>What You’ll Do</h3><ul style=""><li>Own the Assembly Line: Lead the strategy, selection, build, and deployment of assembly equipment—from early manual benchtop prototypes to fully automated, high-volume production lines.</li><li>Drive DFM/DFA: Partner directly with design engineers to shape battery cell designs early, ensuring seamless scaling and manufacturability.</li><li>Manage High-Budget Integrations: Select, negotiate with, and lead external equipment integrators and vendors from initial spec through final commissioning.</li><li>Build &amp; Qualify: Install, commission, qualify, and ramp production line equipment while designing robust processes optimized for safety, uptime, and throughput.</li><li>Troubleshoot &amp; Scale: Lead rapid root-cause analysis for complex, time-sensitive manufacturing issues at every stage of product and manufacturing development as we launch first-of-their-kind products.</li></ul><h3>What You’ll Bring</h3><ul style=""><li>8+ years of manufacturing, equipment, or automation engineering experience in electro-mechanical or battery assembly environments.</li><li>Proven Track Record: Experience sourcing, buying, commissioning, and qualifying custom automated manufacturing lines from external integrators.</li><li>Cross-Functional Influence: Strong DFM/DFA background with the communication skills needed to influence and own design decisions that affect manufacturability.</li><li>Hands-on Mentality: Comfort moving between high-level vendor strategy and hands-on debugging on the factory floor.</li><li>Education: BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent practical experience). </li></ul>Where You'll WorkThis role is based at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV—an easy commute from the city of Pittsburgh, PA. This 550,000-square-foot facility is our hub for high-volume battery production and a leader in the new era of American energy manufacturing. Relocation assistance is available.<div><div style="width:100%;height:0px;padding-bottom:56.338%;"></div></div>#LI-Onsite #LI-DL1Humanity 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.

We are developing a new class of cost-effective, multi-day energy storage systems that will enable a reliable and fully-renewable electric grid year-round.

Senior Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Assembly

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.<h3>Role Description</h3>Help us build the future of grid-scale energy storage and tackle climate change. As a Senior Staff Manufacturing Engineer, you will own the end-to-end manufacturing ecosystem for our multi-megawatt battery systems—building high-volume assembly lines from the ground up at our brand-new 550,000 sq. ft. facility.<h3>What You’ll Do</h3><ul><li>Own the Assembly Line: Lead the strategy, selection, build, and deployment of assembly equipment—from early manual benchtop prototypes to fully automated, high-volume production lines.</li><li>Drive DFM/DFA: Partner directly with design engineers to shape battery cell designs early, ensuring seamless scaling and manufacturability.</li><li>Manage High-Budget Integrations: Select, negotiate with, and lead external equipment integrators and vendors from initial spec through final commissioning.</li><li>Build &amp; Qualify: Install, commission, qualify, and ramp production line equipment while designing robust processes optimized for safety, uptime, and throughput.</li><li>Troubleshoot &amp; Scale: Lead rapid root-cause analysis for complex, time-sensitive manufacturing issues at every stage of product and manufacturing development as we launch first-of-their-kind products.</li></ul><h3>What You’ll Bring</h3><ul><li>8+ years of manufacturing, equipment, or automation engineering experience in electro-mechanical or battery assembly environments.</li><li>Proven Track Record: Experience sourcing, buying, commissioning, and qualifying custom automated manufacturing lines from external integrators.</li><li>Cross-Functional Influence: Strong DFM/DFA background with the communication skills needed to influence and own design decisions that affect manufacturability.</li><li>Hands-on Mentality: Comfort moving between high-level vendor strategy and hands-on debugging on the factory floor.</li><li>Education: BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent practical experience). </li></ul>Where You'll WorkThis role is based at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV—an easy commute from the city of Pittsburgh, PA. This 550,000-square-foot facility is our hub for high-volume battery production and a leader in the new era of American energy manufacturing. Relocation assistance is available.<div><div></div></div>#LI-Onsite #LI-DL1Humanity 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.

Senior Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Assembly

About the Job

About the Company

Form Energy

Similar Jobs

Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Staff Manufacturing Equipment Engineer

Staff Manufacturing Equipment Engineer

Manufacturing Equipment Engineer

Manufacturing Equipment Engineer

Senior Process Engineer, Mechanical Assembly

Senior Process Engineer, Mechanical Assembly

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing R&D

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing R&D

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Principal Manufacturing Engineer

Principal Manufacturing Engineer

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, General Assembly

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, General Assembly

Staff Manufacturing Engineer

Staff Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Production Engineer

Manufacturing Production Engineer