Staff Technical Recruiter, ManufacturingRecruiting

• Weirton, WV
• Full time
• Hybrid Form Energy stock options, relocation assistance United States, West Virginia, Weirton 1725 Main Street (Show on map) Aug 18, 2026 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 a Staff Technical Recruiter, Manufacturing to serve as a strategic talent partner for the teams driving our flagship manufacturing facility, Form Factory 1. In this role you will architect the teams responsible for building automated manufacturing lines, scaling high-volume operations, and engineering cutting-edge equipment. We are looking for a high-caliber recruiting partner who can deeply align leadership and hiring managers to aggressively scale our manufacturing and operations organizations. This is a high-impact opportunity to join a high-performing Talent Acquisition team and play a pivotal role at a defining moment in Form Energy's journey to transform the global electric grid. If you are passionate about pioneering the next wave of advanced American manufacturing, this is the role for you. This is a hybrid role, which will require working onsite from our office in Weirton 3 days per week. Relocation assistance is available. What you'll do: Manage multiple, complex searches for manufacturing engineering roles, overseeing the entire lifecycle from initial research and market mapping to complex offer negotiations and closing. Meet regularly with hiring managers and leadership to deeply understand technical requirements, team dynamics, and the critical success factors while keeping partners up to date through the hiring process. Design and execute advanced, data-driven sourcing strategies to engage both active and passive candidates through customized outreach, specialized networking, and engineering-centric community engagement. Collaborate across all levels of the organization to drive a structured, disciplined, and measured hiring process that maintains a high bar for talent and ensures an exceptional candidate experience. Act as a subject matter expert on the manufacturing talent market, using industry benchmarks and recruiting data to influence hiring decisions and align stakeholders. What you'll bring: 8+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, with at least 3+ years explicitly within Advanced Manufacturing, Manufacturing, or Operations Engineering. A comprehensive understanding of the manufacturing lifecycle, including automation, controls, equipment engineering, scaling operations, and sustaining engineering. Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders through the use of recruiting metrics, data integrity, and a partnership-first mindset. A strong track record of recruiting for Manufacturing, Mechanical, Controls, and Equipment roles within a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Expert familiarity with modern recruiting tools (like Ashby and LinkedIn Recruiter) and an understanding of how to responsibly leverage AI to optimize your workflow. Strong organizational skills and the ability to articulate Form Energy's mission to high-level technical talent while managing complex stakeholder relationships across multiple searches. 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. #LI-Hybrid #LI-DL1 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.