Senior Process 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 iron-air battery production is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior technical authority on the floor during overnight hours, making autonomous decisions on escalations and downtime response
• Mentor and set daily priorities for a team of night shift technicians to stabilize line cadence and drive accountability
• Track and analyze key performance indicators including OEE, yield, and cycle times to identify bottlenecks
• Apply mechanical intuition to assess equipment and process issues to ensure robust and safe fixes
• Document and communicate overnight issues clearly to day-shift engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams
• Initiate tactical continuous improvement projects to eliminate waste and optimize machine reliability
• Act as the voice of the shop floor by communicating actionable design feedback to the system engineering team

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 4–7+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing or fast-paced industrial operations
• Experience managing, prioritizing tasks for, and developing a technical team
• Strong familiarity with manufacturing metrics such as OEE and downtime tracking
• Practical approach to root-cause analysis
• Solid understanding of mechanical systems and automated equipment
• High autonomy and sound judgment in ambiguous situations
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to influence cross-functional peers

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and 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