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Form Energy is seeking an Analytical Development Engineer to develop and validate analytical methods that ensure the performance, safety, and reliability of battery components for their iron-air battery systems. This hands-on role directly impacts production readiness and product quality at Form Factory 1, a 550,000-square-foot high-volume manufacturing facility in Weirton, WV.
You will interface with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to identify where new or improved analytical methods are needed to control processes, reduce variability, and enable better business decisions. You'll build and document end-to-end development workflows for new analytical methods, including scoping, experimental design, optimization, validation, and readiness for production use.
Key responsibilities include maintaining and continuously improving the training program for new analytical methods, ensuring technicians and engineers are fully qualified and methods are executed consistently across sites. You'll partner with the Lab Manager to diagnose and resolve instrument excursions, performance drift, and maintenance issues that impact method reliability. You'll also serve as a technical leader in root-cause investigations and corrective-action efforts for production issues, using analytical data to drive problem resolution and prevent recurrence.
Form Energy is a climate tech company revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day iron-air battery technology. The company has been recognized 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." They have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and are scaling up battery manufacturing at their West Virginia facility.
Relocation assistance is available. The role is based at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV, an easy commute from Pittsburgh, PA.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 5+ years of quality systems experience in a manufacturing environment
- Advanced understanding of measurement system analysis, sampling plans, hypothesis testing, and calibration
- Structured problem-solving (8D) and analytical skills, including strong technical skills in statistical tools, Design of Experiments (DOE), Process Capability (Cpk, Ppk)
- Ability to work well in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while remaining detail-oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or similar fields (preferred)
- Experience with ISO9001, ISO/TS 16949, APQP, PPAP, SPC (preferred)
