Form Energy is hiring: Manufacturing Engineer in Weirton

Overview

Manufacturing Engineer role at Form Energy. Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company focused on scaling electrode manufacturing for its Iron-Air multi-day battery and delivering energy storage at grid scale.

Role Description

Form Energy is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer to join our world-class engineering team. Our team is responsible for specifying, scaling, and sustaining the equipment and processes that enable high-quality electrode manufacturing for Form Energy’s Iron-Air multi-day battery. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will take ownership of calendering and drying operations, ensuring these critical processes meet performance, reliability, and safety requirements. You will partner closely with equipment suppliers, process engineers, and operations teams to define specifications, oversee equipment builds, and drive improvements in throughput and quality. Your expertise will ensure our production lines scale effectively and operate with world-class consistency. This role will be located at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV, which is just a short drive outside of Pittsburgh, PA. Relocation assistance is available.

What You'll Do

• Define process and equipment specifications for calendering and drying systems to meet performance, quality, and safety targets.
• Partner with equipment suppliers and internal teams to support design reviews, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and commissioning activities.
• Own process documentation, operating parameters, and equipment standards to ensure consistency across shifts and lines.
• Monitor and improve process performance using data-driven methods, including capability studies and reliability analysis.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to implement preventive maintenance strategies and troubleshoot issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase uptime, reduce variability, and enhance process safety.

What You'll Bring

• 0-4 years of experience in manufacturing engineering with a focus on equipment specification, qualification, or sustaining.
• Hands-on experience with web-based processes, calendering, drying, or other thermal/mechanical manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated ability to work with equipment vendors on design reviews, FATs/SATs, and system commissioning.
• Strong foundation in equipment capability analysis, process control, and troubleshooting methods.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with experience writing technical documentation and operating standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

Location, Benefits, and Culture

We offer competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive. Specific health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees from day one. We also provide generous paid leave and vacation policies. Form Energy emphasizes humanity, excellence, and creativity in its culture and is committed to equal opportunity employment.

Accommodations and Privacy

If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact accommodations@formenergy.com. We do not solicit sensitive personal information during the recruiting or hiring process.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries
• Manufacturing