Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Coating

Full-time - Mid Level

Weirton, WV

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

About the position

Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company focused on revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. The company has received numerous accolades, including being named by TIME as a 'Best Invention' and by MIT Technology Review as a 'Top Climate Tech Company To Watch'. As Form Energy scales up battery manufacturing, they are looking for a Staff Manufacturing Engineer to join their Cathode Manufacturing Engineering team in Weirton, WV. This role is crucial for implementing new manufacturing techniques and technologies on Form's next generation electrode manufacturing lines.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, model and build specifications for Form's next-gen high volume coating line.
• Apply industry standards and best practices to deliver a world class, safe, efficient coating process that meets targets for safety, quality and cost.
• Partner with process engineering and R&D to validate first-in-kind production methods.
• Work with our supply chain team to identify and partner with OEMs.
• Perform DFM (design for manufacturing) assessments in partnership with Form's battery component design teams.
• Plan and execute on GDE-specific factory layout challenges.
• Develop automated manufacturing techniques for a wide variety of operations.
• Detailed estimates and budgets as needed to set capital targets for the program.

Requirements

• Proven experience on a coating machine in a pilot line or manufacturing NPI environment with 5+ years of experience, depending on one's level of education.
• Experience in the design and operation of automated equipment for material handling and processing.
• Experience in a variety of manufacturing technologies, which may include roll-to-roll processing, slot-die coating, bulk material handling, thermal processing and drying.
• Well-developed collaboration skills and experience leading project execution in cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical engineering or related field.

Benefits

• 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