Senior Equipment Engineer, Operations

Role Description

We’re looking for a Senior Equipment Engineer to join our Operations Engineering team. In this role, you will use your deep familiarity with a variety of manufacturing equipment to lead the ramp up of production while maintaining quality. From assisting in commissioning to developing maintenance strategies, you will be responsible for optimizing and owning first‑of‑its‑kind equipment. You will drive the identification and resolution of issues and lead the design of creative tooling that minimizes downtime and enables a highly efficient process.

Relocation assistance is available.

• Own the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment.
• Define and implement OEE and equipment performance metrics to identify loss drivers and prioritize improvement work.
• Translate production data and downtime trends into clear problem statements, project scopes, and execution plans.
• Lead equipment‑focused improvement projects, including mechanical, tooling, fixturing, and station layout changes.
• Create and maintain CAD designs and drawings to develop hardware solutions that address reliability, ergonomics, quality, and throughput issues.
• Respond to production events with a root‑cause, system‑level mindset, coordinating mechanical, electrical, and controls actions to restore and improve performance.
• Support installation, commissioning, and ramp of new equipment, including active participation in design reviews, FATs, and SATs from an equipment owner perspective.
• Optimize equipment parameters and station configuration in collaboration with production and quality teams.
• Provide hands‑on floor support in a high‑volume manufacturing environment and establish standards to reduce repeat issues.

• 7+ years of applicable experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment, such as furnaces, web or powder handling equipment, mixers, resistance welders, and laminators.
• Demonstrated experience in equipment engineering within a production or manufacturing environment, including system ownership.
• Strong hands‑on troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical, and system‑level issues under production pressure.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across equipment, controls, manufacturing, quality, and operations to drive execution and results.

This role is based at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV—an easy commute from the city of Pittsburgh, PA. This 550,000‑square‑foot facility is our hub for high‑volume battery production and a leader in the new era of American energy manufacturing.

Relocation assistance is available.

Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here.

When it comes to you and your family’s health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full‑time employees—and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed.

To build America’s energy future, we need everyone at the table. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact  Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.

Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.