Staff Process Engineer, Plastic Welding

American energy technology and manufacturing company pioneering iron-air batteries for renewable energy storage.
Weirton, WV 26062, USA
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
7+ years of experience
Energy · Manufacturing

Description For Staff Process Engineer, Plastic Welding

Form Energy is revolutionizing the energy landscape with their innovative iron-air battery technology, recognized by TIME as "One of the Best Inventions of 2023" and by MIT Technology Review as a "Top Climate Tech Company to Watch". As a Staff Process Engineer in the Assembly Manufacturing Engineering team, you'll be at the forefront of developing and optimizing novel battery manufacturing processes, specifically focusing on plastic welding techniques. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge battery technology that will transform the electric grid's reliability and sustainability.

Located at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV, you'll be part of a rapidly growing team that has doubled in size in the past year. The position demands a strong background in manufacturing processes, statistical analysis, and hands-on experience with equipment. You'll collaborate across multiple departments, from R&D to quality control, ensuring the successful scale-up of battery production processes.

The role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, as you'll be expected to mentor team members while driving innovation in manufacturing processes. Form Energy offers comprehensive benefits, including full healthcare coverage, generous parental leave, and stock options, demonstrating their commitment to employee well-being. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a mission-driven company that's actively working to enable a clean and reliable energy future.

The company culture is built on core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, with a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion. They're seeking candidates who are not only technically proficient but also align with their mission to transform the energy landscape for the better. With signed contracts across the United States and production ramping up, this is an exciting time to join Form Energy and make a lasting impact on the future of renewable energy storage.

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Responsibilities For Staff Process Engineer, Plastic Welding

  • Lead development and optimization of novel battery assembly manufacturing technologies
  • Partner with Manufacturing Equipment team to design, build, install, and run processes
  • Collaborate with product design team, R&D, quality, and supply chain
  • Develop and maintain PFMEA, Process specifications, measurement systems
  • Prioritize safety across all aspects of manufacturing
  • Commission and own novel processes in manufacturing environment
  • Provide data-driven feedback to the Design team
  • Develop novel test methods for production evaluation
  • Mentor and support team members

Requirements For Staff Process Engineer, Plastic Welding

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering
  • 7+ years of experience in fast-paced manufacturing or production environment
  • Hands-on experience with medium to large equipment
  • Expertise in process engineering principles and statistical analysis
  • Experience with statistical methods using JMP or Minitab
  • Experience owning manufacturing processes with focus on joining processes for plastics
  • Experience authoring process, safety, and quality documentation
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills

Benefits For Staff Process Engineer, Plastic Welding

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Equity
Relocation Benefits
  • 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
  • 80% healthcare coverage for dependents
  • 12-20 weeks paid parental leave
  • Stock options
  • Vacation policy
  • Relocation assistance

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