Senior Equipment Engineer

About the Company

Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable. Our first high-volume manufacturing facility is located in West Virginia, producing iron-air batteries to transform the energy landscape.

Responsibilities

• Own the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment
• Define and implement OEE and equipment performance metrics to identify loss drivers
• Lead equipment-focused improvement projects including mechanical, tooling, and station layout changes
• Create and maintain CAD designs and drawings to develop hardware solutions
• Respond to production events with a root-cause, system-level mindset to restore performance
• Support installation, commissioning, and ramp of new equipment through design reviews, FATs, and SATs
• Optimize equipment parameters and station configuration in collaboration with production and quality teams
• Provide hands-on floor support in a high-volume manufacturing environment

Requirements

• 7+ years of applicable experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment such as furnaces, web/powder handling, mixers, or laminators
• Demonstrated experience in equipment engineering within a production environment
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical, and system-level issues
• Ability to collaborate across equipment, controls, manufacturing, and quality teams

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and stock options
• 100% medical, dental, and vision premiums covered for full-time employees
• 80% healthcare premium coverage for dependents
• At least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents)
• Generous vacation policies