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. 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 involves implementing new manufacturing techniques and technologies for next-generation electrode manufacturing lines, working closely with various engineering and operational teams.
Responsibilities
- Conceptualize, model and build specifications for Form's next-gen high volume mixing system.
- Apply industry standards and best practices to deliver a world class, safe, efficient mixing 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 the 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 relevant factory layout challenges.
- Develop automated manufacturing techniques for a wide variety of operations.
- Provide detailed estimates and budgets as needed to set capital targets for the program.
- Expect travel to suppliers both domestically and internationally.
Requirements
- Proven experience on mixing systems in a pilot line or manufacturing 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, mixing technology like planetary mixers, high speed dispersion mixing and bulk material handling.
- Experienced in NFPA relevant standards for mixing systems.
- Well-developed collaboration skills and experience leading project execution in cross-functional teams.
- Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical engineering or related field.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- 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
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