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Form Energy is hiring a Senior Cathode Process Development Engineer to lead prototype development and process optimization for iron-air battery cathodes at their high-volume manufacturing facility in Weirton, WV.
You will own the build and qualification of first-of-a-kind prototypes on the cathode development line, working closely with the design team in Somerville, MA. Your responsibilities include designing and executing design-of-experiments (DOEs) and ladder studies to connect process parameters to material properties, applying statistical process control and root-cause analysis methods (5-why, fishbone) to troubleshoot equipment and process deviations, and driving corrective actions. You will install, commission, and qualify new equipment and processes, defining specifications to guide equipment purchasing decisions.
Beyond hands-on technical work, you will develop and maintain process control plans, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and work instructions to document process knowledge for handoff to manufacturing engineering. You will partner with the manufacturing engineering team to transfer mature processes from development to production scale, provide technical guidance to technicians and associates, and champion safety by leading job hazard analyses before trialing new processes.
Form Energy is a climate tech company revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day iron-air battery systems. 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." The Weirton facility is a 550,000-square-foot hub for high-volume battery production and represents a significant moment in the company's scaling journey. Relocation assistance is available.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 5 years of experience in process development
- Demonstrated experience in purchasing and setting up benchtop and automated equipment
- Experience writing standard operating procedures
- Readiness to perform hands-on build and test of workstations and equipment
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse professionals and suppliers
- Knowledge of basic battery operating principles
- Knowledge of common battery manufacturing processes
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Material Science, or equivalent STEM background
