Role DescriptionForm Energy is hiring a Staff Manufacturing Engineer for our cathode advanced manufacturing team. In this role, you will design and specify automation for high-volume assembly processes, and coordinate and direct the work of a broader group of engineers through commissioning and handoff to production operations.
The ideal candidate has extensive automation design experience and strong mechanical design skills, along with a working knowledge of controls & electrical engineering, and vision systems. You should have experience with a range of mechanical joining, sizing, and welding methods, preferably on fragile and difficult-to-handle components. Above all, you bring strong project management and organizational skills, and can keep a group of engineers aligned and on schedule.
Relocation assistance is available.
What you'll do:- Own design, sourcing, and commissioning of a high-volume assembly operation including but not limited to conveyance, mechanical joining and welding, vision systems, and high volume inspection systems
- Engage early with product design teams to influence design for manufacturability (DFM) for new product generations
- Generate and maintain DFMEAs to drive equipment design decisions, and own risk management and burndown
- Serve as team lead for a group of manufacturing engineers, coordinating and directing their work across a shared project or line
- Define automation, electrical, and controls requirements; collaborate effectively with internal and external controls partners
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables for your defined scope
What you'll bring:- 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with demonstrated experience introducing novel equipment and automated systems into a production environment
- Strong mechanical design and 3D CAD skills; Experience designing high volume automation cells incorporating complex conveyance, multi-axis robots and gantries, and custom EOATs
- Working knowledge of controls and electrical engineering, with the ability to translate requirements between disciplines
- Working knowledge of vision systems, with hands-on experience strongly preferred
- Experience with a range of mechanical and adhesive joining and welding methods strongly preferred
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to coordinate and direct the work of other engineers
- Degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or electrical engineering
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.
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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.
