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 team in designing next-generation high volume anode manufacturing lines. This role involves collaboration with various teams to identify, specify, and aid in the design and procurement of advanced manufacturing equipment.
Responsibilities
- Conceptualize, model, and build specifications for Form's next-generation high volume manufacturing lines
- Influence Form Energy's next-generation product design by providing DFM assessments to product design & R&D teams
- Develop, de-risk, and validate new production methods utilizing existing pilot and production lines
- Own a manufacturing workcell from specification through final design and commissioning in partnership with internal equipment engineers and external OEMs and integrators
- Collaborate with the factory and industrial engineering teams to optimize factory layout and material flow
- Coordinate with customer teams such as Process Engineering, Quality, and Operations to ensure that we are building systems that meet Form Energy's standards
- Train engineers and equipment operators on newly landed equipment
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
- 7+ years experience in a pilot line or manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated experience in manufacturing process design, equipment procurement, and/or equipment commissioning
- Experience working with external vendors and partners to specify, design, and deliver high quality manufacturing solutions
- A collaborative, cross functional approach to solving difficult problems and balancing conflicting priorities
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with high throughput bulk material unloading, feeding, dosing, and blending equipment is highly desirable
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
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