Form Energy · 3 hours ago
Senior / Staff Automation/Equipment Engineer, Operations
Weirton, WV
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expForm Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company focused on revolutionizing energy storage. The Automation Engineer will play a pivotal role in developing and deploying automated equipment for energy storage solutions, ensuring optimal performance and reliability in production processes.
BatteryEnergyEnergy StoragePower GridRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Own the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of robotic and automated manufacturing equipment
Define and implement OEE and equipment performance metrics to identify loss drivers and prioritize improvement work
Translate production data and downtime trends into clear problem statements, project scopes, and execution plans
Lead equipment-focused improvement projects, including mechanical, tooling, fixturing, and station layout changes
Create and maintain CAD designs and drawings to develop hardware solutions that address reliability, ergonomics, quality, and throughput issues
Partner closely with controls engineers to specify requirements, validate data signals, and implement changes—while retaining ownership of the equipment and outcomes
Respond to production events with a root-cause, system-level mindset, coordinating mechanical, electrical, and controls actions to restore and improve performance
Support installation, commissioning, and ramp of new equipment, including active participation in design reviews, FATs, and SATs from an equipment owner perspective
Optimize equipment parameters and station configuration in collaboration with production and quality teams
Provide hands-on floor support in a high-volume manufacturing environment and establish standards to reduce repeat issues
Qualification
Required
5+ years of applicable experience and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
Strong understanding of automated manufacturing equipment, including industrial robotics, sensors, actuators, vision systems, and mechanical motion systems
Demonstrated experience or aptitude in equipment engineering within a production or manufacturing environment, including system ownership and sustainment
Strong hands-on troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical, and system-level issues under production pressure
Working knowledge of robot operation and commissioning (e.g., Fanuc Robotics certification or equivalent experience)
Ability to collaborate effectively across equipment, controls, manufacturing, quality, and operations to drive execution and results
Benefits
100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees
80% of healthcare premiums for dependents
At least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents)
Generous vacation policies
Company
Form Energy
Form Energy is an energy technology company that produces electric grids and accelerates the transition to clean energy.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.57BKey Investors
Trinity CapitalT. Rowe PriceUS Department of Energy
2024-12-16Debt Financing· $50M
2024-10-09Series F· $405M
2024-08-06Grant· $147M
Leadership Team
Mateo Jaramillo
CEO/co-founder
Marco Ferrara
Co-Founder, Chief Digital Officer
Recent News
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