Staff Process Development Engineer

Staff Process Development EngineerForm Energy is hiring a Staff Process Development Engineer to lead the invention and scale-up of new manufacturing processes for our Gas Diffusion Electrode (GDE). As part of our GDE Advanced Manufacturing team, you will lead new process development for GDE fabrication — from early feasibility through pilot-line qualification — in collaboration with Materials Science, Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality teams. 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!Relocation Assistance is available.What you'll do:Lead development of new and next-generation GDE manufacturing processes, from bench-scale concept through pilot-line qualificationDesign and execute experiments to characterize and optimize process parameters against quality, throughput, and performance targetsPartner with Materials Science and Product Development to translate new material formulations into manufacturable, scalable processesDrive root-cause investigations for process and quality excursions, translating experimental data into corrective actionsDefine process specifications and control plans, and own technical handoff of new processes to Manufacturing Engineering for scale-upTrain and mentor engineers and technicians supporting process development trialsBe a champion for safety in the development of new processes and equipmentWhat you'll bring:7+ years of experience in process development or manufacturing engineering, ideally in batteries, electrodes, or advanced materials manufacturingDemonstrated experience designing and executing experiments and translating results into robust, production-ready processesHands-on experience with material processing equipment and process characterization techniquesExperience using statistical methods to guide process development decisionsBachelor's degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related fieldExcellent communication and organizational skills, with a proven ability to lead cross-functional technical initiatives independentlyWhere you'll work: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 View email address on click.appcast.io. 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.