Staff Quality Engineer; Electronics

at Formenergy

Weirton, WV, onsite, staff, full time, 5–10 years

posted 13 Apr 2026

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Design of Experiments
PCBA
SPC
Control Plans
Ppk
Power electronics
PFMEA
8D
Cpk
Circuit theory

About the role

Posted: 2026-04-13

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.

Form Energy is hiring a Staff Quality Engineer - Electronics to drive quality into the PCBA manufacturing, battery management systems, thermal management units, and DC-DC converters we build in-house. This role reports into our Quality Engineering organization. As part of our Quality team, you'll partner closely with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Test Engineering to build reliable, high-performing electronics as an integral part of our battery systems, from prototype through full production. This is an exciting opportunity to shape how we build quality into next-generation power electronics at a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!

What you would do

- Work closely with Design/Manufacturing Engineering to develop and document measurement, inspection, and test methods for PCBA, BMS, and DC-DC converter builds, in support of our Control Plans

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What they are looking for

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a similar field

- 5-10 years of quality systems experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally with PCBA or electronics exposure

- Solid foundation in electrical engineering fundamentals — circuit theory, power electronics basics, and the ability to read a schematic well enough to judge whether a test is actually checking the right thing

- Experience with SPC, PFMEAs, and Control Plans

- Understanding of board-level test methods and the tradeoffs between coverage, cost, and cycle time

- Familiarity with test fixture and test-stand design, including what makes a fixture reliable and repeatable in high-volume use

- Structured problem-solving (8D) and analytical skills, including statistical tools, Design of Experiments (DOE), and process capability (Cpk, Ppk)

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.