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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Identify and mitigate manufacturing risks through design reviews, DFMEA/PFMEA, and vendor proposal evaluation
• Own vendor performance from specification through FAT, SAT, installation, and commissioning
• Drive resolution of technical issues during build, integration, and startup phases
• Collaborate with Process Engineering to ensure equipment meets throughput targets and quality standards
• Develop line layouts, system architectures, and equipment specifications for scale-up
• Establish standards for equipment design, vendor management, and commissioning
• Support ramp-up activities, including line validation and performance optimization

Requirements

• 6–10+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, equipment engineering, or advanced manufacturing
• Demonstrated experience designing, building, or commissioning automated manufacturing lines
• Strong mechanical aptitude with understanding of machine design and material handling systems
• Proven ability to manage and influence external equipment vendors
• Experience with commissioning activities (FAT/SAT) and troubleshooting complex systems
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Benefits

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