Metrology Calibration Technician
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 The Metrology Calibration Technician based in Weirton, WV will perform a vital role as a hands-on quality team member at Form Energy. You will inspect, calibrate, and adjust measurement and test equipment to ensure accuracy and compliance with established standards and specifications.
Perform routine testing, inspections, and diagnostic evaluations using specialized calibration tools, software, and instrumentation to identify equipment discrepancies and performance issues. Conduct preventive maintenance and repair activities, including disassembly, cleaning, component replacement, and functional verification of test and measurement systems.
Accurately document calibration results, inspection findings, maintenance activities, and job records in accordance with quality management system requirements and industry standards such as ISO, NIST, and GMP. Support Product Control Plans by performing measurements, tests, inspections, and audits, while entering and maintaining quality data within the Quality Management System (QMS).
Assist with continuous improvement initiatives by providing feedback on quality procedures, inspection methods, and calibration processes. Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas within inspection, metrology, and production environments, proactively identifying process variations, material concerns, and quality issues to support product integrity and operational excellence
What You'll Do
- Equipment Calibration: Inspect, test, and adjust measurement devices against established standards to verify proper output and accuracy.
- Testing & Diagnostics: Conduct routine inspections and use specialized diagnostic tools and calibration software to identify faults or discrepancies.
- Maintenance & Repair: Perform preventive maintenance, disassembles units, clean parts, and execute repairs on faulty or damaged testing equipment.
- Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate calibration records, write reports, and complete job cards in compliance with quality management systems (e.g., ISO, NIST, GMP).
- Perform measurements, tests, inspections, and audits to support Product Control Plans and input results into our Quality Management System.
- Provide feedback on quality procedures and tools to achieve continuous improvement.
- Help maintain clean, organized inspection environments in our receiving area, metrology lab, and on the production floor.
- Have an eye for quality and flag changes or concerning variations in processes and materials.
- Be a champion for safety in all of their work.
- What you'll bring: 3+ years experience in heavy manufacturing assembly or quality inspection Experience using industry standard metrology tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, microscopes, multimeters, CMMs, optical comparators Experience using test equipment such as tensile testers, wire harness testers, ultrasonic testers
- physical property characterization equipment Experience working and auditing to industry standards including ISO 9001 or equivalent, NADCAP, ASTM test standards, IPC 610/620/J-STD-001, etc.
- Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
- 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. #LI-Onsite #LI-DL1 Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture
- 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.