Quality Control Engineer, Analytical Methods

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

Form Energy is seeking an Analytical Development Engineer to develop and validate analytical methods that ensure the performance, safety, and reliability of battery components. You will create robust, data‑driven methods that support product qualification, root‑cause investigations, and continuous improvement. You’ll work closely with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to prioritize method development, reduce measurement‑system error, and strengthen Control and Response Plans for production in FF1. This hands‑on role directly impacts production readiness and product quality. You will also support root‑cause and corrective‑action efforts for emerging production issues and help align analytical strategies across sites.

Relocation assistance is available.

What you'll do:

• Interface with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to identify where new or improved analytical methods are needed to control processes, reduce variability, and enable better business decisions.

• Build and document end‑to‑end development workflows for new analytical methods, including scoping, experimental design, optimization, validation, and readiness for production use.

• Maintain and continuously improve the training program for new analytical methods, ensuring technicians and engineers are fully qualified and methods are executed consistently across sites.

• Partner with the Lab Manager to diagnose and resolve instrument excursions, performance drift, and maintenance issues that impact method reliability.

• Serve as a technical leader in root‑cause investigations and corrective‑action efforts for production issues, using analytical data to drive problem resolution and prevent recurrence.

What you'll bring:

• 5+ years of quality systems experience in a manufacturing environment

• Advanced understanding of measurement system analysis, sampling plans, hypothesis testing, and calibration

• Structured problem-solving (8D) and analytical skills, including strong technical skills in statistical tools, Design of Experiments (DOE), Process Capability (Cpk, Ppk), etc.

• Ability to work well in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while remaining detail-oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills

• Experienced in ISO9001, ISO/TS 16949, APQP, PPAP, SPC is a plus

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or similar fields is a plus
  

Where 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.

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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 accommodations@formenergy.com. 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.