Senior Equipment Engineer, Heated SystemsManufacturing Engineering * Weirton, WV

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.

We're looking for a skilled and motivated Senior Thermal Equipment Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate has significant hands‑on experience in machine design and a strong background in thermal analysis. You'll be responsible for the full lifecycle of our stand‑alone thermal equipment, from initial concept and design through to fabrication and testing. This role is perfect for a self‑starter who enjoys both the theoretical aspects of thermal engineering and the practical challenges of building robust machinery.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast‑moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!

Location:

• Form Factory 1 is located in Weirton, WV in a 500,000 square foot, state‑of‑the‑art facility full of rapid team collaboration, R&D, and HVM battery production. Our facility is in the heart of the rust belt, where legacy meets innovation (while still a commutable distance to Pittsburgh!).

• Design and develop new stand‑alone thermal equipment, including proof of concepts and full‑scale production machines.

• Create 3D models and detailed engineering drawings of machine components and assemblies using CAD software.

• Perform basic thermal analysis to ensure equipment meets performance and efficiency requirements. This includes calculating heat loads, heat transfer rates, and temperature profiles.

• Select and size critical components, including motors, drives, sensors, heaters, and heat exchangers (e.g., shell and tube, plate, or finned‑tube).

• Design and analyze welded steel machine frames and structures to ensure structural integrity and stability.

• Specify and select appropriate materials for various components, considering thermal, mechanical, and environmental factors.

• Work closely with fabrication and assembly teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and to resolve any issues during the build process.

• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including bills of materials (BOMs), assembly instructions, and operational manuals.

• Conduct hands‑on testing and validation of prototypes to verify performance and design compliance.

• Proven experience 4-7 years in machine design, particularly with stand‑alone equipment.

• Experience with roller hearth, batch, and continuous belt furnaces/kilns.

• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., Solid Works, Inventor, or similar).

• Demonstrable experience with machine design - particularly in the areas of stand‑alone process equipment, mechanical facilities used for complex HVACD…