Senior Industrial Engineer, Material Flow Equipment

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.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Join Form Energy's Industrial Engineering team as a Senior Material Flow Equipment Engineer. You will own the end-to-end design, implementation, and optimization of highly automated, scalable material flow systems—including AGVs, AMRs, conveyors, and ASRS—critical for high-volume electrode manufacturing of our Iron-Air battery. This role is essential for driving operational excellence and is a great opportunity to be part of the development of a cutting edge product!

This role is based out of Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV, a short drive outside of Pittsburgh, PA. Relocation assistance is available.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

- Own the full lifecycle of complex material flow and process equipment, from concept development and detailed engineering design through commissioning and production handover.

- Design, deploy, and specify fully automated material handling solutions (AGV, AMR, VRC, ASRS, conveyors, robotics), ensuring compliance with factory layout, safety, and ergonomic standards.

- Develop system architecture, capacity, and throughput models, utilizing Discrete Event Simulation (DES) tools like FlexSim to validate technical feasibility and optimize CAPEX/OPEX.

- Lead end-to-end program management, including scope definition, RFQ development, vendor selection, budget oversight, schedule tracking, and rigorous FAT/SAT testing.

- Define and standardize fleet management, path optimization, and traffic control strategies for AGV/AMR systems to ensure robust and scalable automation.

- Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate automation with MES, WMS, and PLC-based control systems.

- Analyze operational performance data (OEE, throughput) to identify bottlenecks, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and enhance system reliability and uptime.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.

- 5+ years of industry experience in high-volume manufacturing, automation, or material handling engineering.

- Deep expertise in the design, integration, and commissioning of automated material handling systems (AGV, AMR, ASRS, conveyors, robotics).

- Strong proficiency in CAD tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and factory flow modeling software (FlexSim or equivalent).

- Demonstrated history of leading complex automation projects from concept to full production readiness, including program management, budgeting, and vendor coordination.

- Solid understanding of controls integration (PLC/MES/WMS), industrial safety standards (ANSI/ISO/IEC), and Lean Manufacturing/PFEP principles.

- Exceptional analytical, communication, and leadership skills, with a proven ability to interpret KPIs and drive data-driven efficiency gains.

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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 [email protected]. 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.