Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Electronics
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 hiring a Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Electronics to serve as the definitive technical and quality authority for our contract-manufactured (CM) custom electronics including PCBAs, electronic box builds, and high-power harness assemblies. Reporting to the Global Supply Management team, you will own the end-to-end industrialization lifecycle, from early-stage DFM and supplier selection through mass production and "cradle-to-grave" quality accountability. As a Staff level engineer, you will architect the quality frameworks—including PPAP and APQP—necessary to ensure our electronics partners scale with world-class reliability.
This is a hybrid role, which will require working onsite from our Berkeley, CA office 3-4 days per week. Relocation assistance is available.
What you'll do:
Own the Quality Lifecycle: Lead the development and execution of the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for all electronics assemblies, ensuring suppliers meet rigorous standards for PCBA, SMT, and complex box builds.
Architect Manufacturing Standards: Determine the methods, procedures, and evaluation criteria for new electronics programs, leading the formulation of top-level assembly (TLA) processes that align with Form Energy’s long-term scaling targets.
Lead Complex Resolutions: Act as the primary technical leader to resolve high-impact production issues, networking with key contacts across Design, Reliability, and Test teams to implement systemic corrective actions (CAPA).
Drive Strategic Accountability: Model initiative by deliberately removing blocks in the supply chain; you will supervise and mentor supplier resources to ensure Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and yield outcomes exceed organizational targets.
Guide Early-Stage Design: Influence the technology roadmap by embedding advanced Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/A) principles into early-stage designs, ensuring seamless transitions from prototype to mass production.
Global Quality Leadership: Manage domestic and international supplier relationships through deep technical audits and source inspections, traveling (20%) to ensure process stability and compliance at the factory floor.
What you'll bring:
Typically 7–10+ years of related work experience in new product development of electronics (PCBA, SMT, thru-hole, and electronic box builds).
Deep expertise in PCBA manufacturing and the industrialization of custom electronic assemblies.
Demonstrated experience implementing PPAP/APQP and managing supplier quality performance through data-driven metrics and yield analysis.
BS in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
Proven ability to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways, demonstrating both depth and breadth of knowledge in electronics manufacturing.
Ability to network with key contacts outside of your own area of expertise to drive organizational-level results.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
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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.
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