Form Energy · 1 day ago
Senior Material Flow Engineer
Pittsburgh Region
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expForm Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company focused on revolutionizing energy storage. The Senior Material Flow Engineer will design, implement, and optimize automated material flow systems critical for high-volume manufacturing of Iron-Air batteries, driving operational excellence and innovation.
BatteryEnergyEnergy StoragePower GridRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Own the full lifecycle of complex material flow and process equipment, from concept development and detailed engineering design through commissioning and production handover
Design, deploy, and specify fully automated material handling solutions (AGV, AMR, VRC, ASRS, conveyors, robotics), ensuring compliance with factory layout, safety, and ergonomic standards
Develop system architecture, capacity, and throughput models, utilizing Discrete Event Simulation (DES) tools like FlexSim to validate technical feasibility and optimize CAPEX/OPEX
Lead end-to-end program management, including scope definition, RFQ development, vendor selection, budget oversight, schedule tracking, and rigorous FAT/SAT testing
Define and standardize fleet management, path optimization, and traffic control strategies for AGV/AMR systems to ensure robust and scalable automation
Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate automation with MES, WMS, and PLC-based control systems
Analyze operational performance data (OEE, throughput) to identify bottlenecks, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and enhance system reliability and uptime
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or master's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
5+ years of industry experience in high-volume manufacturing, automation, or material handling engineering
Deep expertise in the design, integration, and commissioning of automated material handling systems (AGV, AMR, ASRS, conveyors, robotics) is a must
Strong proficiency in CAD tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and factory flow modeling software (FlexSim or equivalent)
Demonstrated history of leading complex automation projects from concept to full production readiness
Solid understanding of controls integration (PLC/MES/WMS), industrial safety standards (ANSI/ISO/IEC), and Lean Manufacturing/PFEP principles
Exceptional analytical, communication, and leadership skills, with a proven ability to interpret KPIs and drive data-driven efficiency gains
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Stock options
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
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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
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