Form Energy

Climate Tech

SeniorManufacturingEngineer

$129–161k Somerville, Massachusetts, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Form Energy. Skills: Manufacturing engineering, Process improvement, Hardware design. Drive new manufacturing line bringups. Lead technical assessment of manufacturing build processes”

Industry & Context.

Climate Tech
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving; Root cause analysis

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, 4+ years of relevant experience, Hands-on experience with sensitive hardware, Proficiency in mechanical CAD tools, Proficiency in software tools for project planning, Proficiency in PDM/ERP systems, Demonstrated experience in medium to high volume manufacturing lines, Demonstrated experience in electromechanical products, Demonstrated experience in new process development, Demonstrated experience in value engineering exercises, Demonstrated experience in time-study cost savings efforts, Excellent problem-solving skills, Ability to balance safety, rigor, and speed, Communication skills, Collaboration skills, Solution-oriented mindset

Nice to Have

Battery experience is a plus, Energy systems experience is a plus, Experience in equipment automation is a plus

What You'll Do.

Drive new manufacturing line bringups

Lead technical assessment of manufacturing build processes

Triage existing line capabilities

Develop novel designs of mechanical workstations

Develop novel designs of electromechanical workstations

Mentor manufacturing team members

Establish standards for equipment design

Establish standards for vendor management

Establish standards for commissioning

Establish standards for processes

Identify manufacturing risks

Mitigate manufacturing risks

Support critical hardware dispositions

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Mechanical teams; Test teams; Science teams

Full Job Description

Are you ready to build America’s energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We’re revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what’s possible, we’re giving clean energy a whole new form!  In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a “Best Invention”, MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch”, and Fast Company as “One of the Next Big Things In Tech”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia. Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing -  might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better. Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place. ROLE DESCRIPTION Form Energy is hiring a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our Core Technology Hardware team! In this role, you will be responsible for engineering that supports our battery test vehicle manufacturing lines. As part of our manufacturing team, you will serve as a key technical leader in establishing build line equipment, processes, and efficient workflow. You will work cross

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