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.
This role sits within our Central Equipment Team, specializing in the design and development of tools and equipment using engineering fundamentals and design-for-manufacturability principles. You'll work independently in a fast-paced, high-mix/low-volume job shop, blending hands-on machining with design collaboration to help engineering build better, more manufacturable components. This is a professional-level position with flexibility over daily priorities, and may include providing work direction to other team members.
Assist engineering in the design of critical components, offering DFM expertise and suggestions
Create NC programs through the use of CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing) software
Develop machining strategies based on part geometry and complexity
Design and create workholding and fixtures
Setup and machine components on a variety of machines, including a CNC Mill, CNC Lathe, manual mill and water jet
Order necessary tooling and material
Maintain inventory of all necessary consumable items in the machine shop
Manage the flow of parts through the shop
15+ years of CNC machining experience
Experience programming using CAM software, preferably Fusion360
3D CAD experience
Experience programming and setting up Haas CNC machines
Expert in cutting tool selection
Expert in feeds and speeds in a variety of materials, including hardened tool steels
Experience machining extrusion dies and/or molds
Ability to thrive in a “job shop” type environment with high mix, low volume parts
Ability to work autonomously with little guidance
Ability to setup and operate a manual mill, lathe
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Experience working with vendors for material and tool procurement
Associates or Bachelors in drafting, mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering
This role is based at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV—an easy commute from the city of Pittsburgh, PA. This 550,000-square-foot facility is our hub for high-volume battery production and a leader in the new era of American energy manufacturing.
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Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here.
When it comes to you and your family’s health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed.
To build America’s energy future, we need everyone at the table. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.
If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact [email protected]. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.
Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.
