Role DescriptionForm Energy is hiring a Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing to lead the design, development, and commissioning of next-generation, high-volume automated manufacturing lines for our breakthrough energy storage technology. This role reports into our Manager, Advanced Manufacturing and will serve as a key technical leader bridging internal teams and external equipment vendors to ensure robust, scalable, and manufacturable line designs. As part of our Advanced Manufacturing team, you will work cross-functionally with Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Operations, and external partners to bring complex production systems from concept through startup. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of grid-scale energy manufacturing and have a direct impact on building one of the most important manufacturing platforms of the next decade.
Relocation assistance is available.
What you'll do:- Lead technical engagement with equipment vendors to define, review, and refine designs for highly automated, high-volume manufacturing lines
- Provide critical design feedback on mechanical systems, material handling, and automation strategies to ensure manufacturability, reliability, and maintainability
- Identify and mitigate manufacturing risks early through design reviews, DFMEA/PFMEA, and hands-on evaluation of vendor proposals
- Own vendor performance from specification through FAT, SAT, installation, and commissioning
- Drive resolution of technical issues during build, integration, and startup phases, including hands-on troubleshooting of mechanical systems and line interactions
- Collaborate closely with Process Engineering to ensure equipment design meets process requirements, throughput targets, and quality standards
- Develop and refine line layouts, system architectures, and equipment specifications to support scale-up from prototype to high-volume production
- Establish standards and best practices for equipment design, vendor management, and commissioning within Advanced Manufacturing
- Support ramp-up activities, including line validation, performance optimization, and sustained production readiness
What you'll bring:- 6-10+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, equipment engineering, or advanced manufacturing environments
- Demonstrated experience designing, building, or commissioning automated manufacturing lines (e.g., high-throughput, continuous, or semi-continuous systems)
- Strong mechanical aptitude with deep understanding of machine design, material handling systems, and real-world manufacturing constraints
- Proven ability to manage and influence external equipment vendors, including driving technical decisions and holding vendors accountable
- Experience with commissioning activities (FAT/SAT), troubleshooting complex systems, and resolving integration challenges
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and drive alignment across engineering, operations, and vendors
Where you'll work:This 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.
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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.
