Staff Process Development Engineer

The role

You will lead the invention and scale-up of new manufacturing processes for Gas Diffusion Electrode (GDE). This involves process development from early feasibility through pilot-line qualification in collaboration with multiple teams.

What you will do

• Lead development of new and next-generation GDE manufacturing processes
• Design and execute experiments to optimize process parameters
• Partner with Materials Science and Product Development to translate material formulations into scalable processes
• Drive root-cause investigations for process and quality excursions
• Define process specifications and control plans
• Own technical handoff of new processes to Manufacturing Engineering
• Train and mentor engineers and technicians
• Champion safety in the development of new processes and equipment

Required qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in process development or manufacturing engineering
• Demonstrated experience designing and executing experiments and translating results into production-ready processes
• Hands-on experience with material processing equipment and process characterization techniques
• Experience using statistical methods to guide process development decisions
• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to lead cross-functional technical initiatives independently

Nice to have

• experience in batteries, electrodes, or advanced materials manufacturing

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance is available
• Competitive salaries
• Stock options
• 100% medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees
• 80% healthcare premiums for dependents
• At least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents
• Up to 20 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents
• Generous vacation policies

About the company

Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company revolutionizing energy storage with multi-day technology. They are scaling up battery manufacturing at their facility in West Virginia.