Staff Manufacturing Equipment Engineer

The role

You will lead the design, development, and commissioning of next-generation, high-volume automated manufacturing lines. You will work with equipment vendors and internal teams to bring complex production systems from concept through startup.

What you will do

• Lead technical engagement with equipment vendors to define, review, and refine designs for automated manufacturing lines
• Provide design feedback on mechanical systems, material handling, and automation strategies
• Identify and mitigate manufacturing risks through design reviews and DFMEA/PFMEA
• Own vendor performance from specification through FAT, SAT, installation, and commissioning
• Drive resolution of technical issues during build, integration, and startup phases
• Collaborate with Process Engineering to ensure equipment meets process requirements and throughput targets
• Develop line layouts, system architectures, and equipment specifications
• Establish standards for equipment design, vendor management, and commissioning
• Support ramp-up activities including line validation and performance optimization

Required qualifications

• 6–10+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, equipment engineering, or advanced manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated experience designing, building, or commissioning automated manufacturing lines
• Strong mechanical aptitude with understanding of machine design, material handling systems, and manufacturing constraints
• Proven ability to manage and influence external equipment vendors
• Experience with commissioning activities (FAT/SAT), troubleshooting complex systems, and resolving integration challenges
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Stock options
• 100% medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees
• 80% healthcare premiums for dependents
• At least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents
• Up to 20 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents
• Generous vacation policies
• Relocation assistance

About the company

Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. They are developing cost-effective, multi-day energy storage technology to secure the electric grid.