Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer, ElectronicsSupply Chain * Berkeley, CA * Full time [...]

Form Energy; St. Catharines; On-site; USD 128,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of energy technology, revolutionizing energy storage with innovative solutions. As a Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and efficiency of custom electronics manufacturing. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven team dedicated to transforming the energy landscape. With a focus on collaboration and excellence, you will mentor suppliers and oversee critical processes, all while working in a dynamic environment that values creativity and innovation. Be part of a team that is making a meaningful impact on the world!

Benefits

100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums

Stock options

Generous parental leave

Vacation policies

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in new product development of electronics.
• Experience with complex cable harness design and/or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Execute Design for Manufacturing principles with the Design Engineering team.
• Oversee supplier yield outcomes and coordinate with internal teams.

Skills

Product Development of Electronics

Design for Manufacturability/Assembly (DFM/A)

PCBA Manufacturing Processes

Excellent Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PCBA

Electronic Assembly

Job description

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. Trial production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and this year, production will take off to high volumes at our new factory 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

Form Energy is hiring a Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Electronics to support our contract-manufactured (CM) custom electronics assemblies and industrial off-the-shelf electronic components. This role reports into our Global Supply Management team. As part of our Supplier Industrialization Engineering team, you will be the primary technical point of contact with our CMs to support process development for custom electronics and the downselection of off-the-shelf industrial electronics in collaboration with our Electrical Systems and Global Supply Management teams. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!

What you'll do:

1. Execute and embed Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles, collaborating with the Design Engineering team during the early stages of design

2. Steer supplier industrialization and top-level assembly (TLA) manufacturing process formulation ensuring all aspects align with Form Energy's specifications

3. Support supplier qualification, conduct source inspections, compare specifications, communicate with suppliers and Form Energy Engineering and Operations personnel, examine the suitability and availability of items for delivery, and coordinate the disposition of nonconforming items

4. Fulfill the role of a project manager, mentoring suppliers to adhere to industrialization timelines and updating internal program management teams on supplier progress

5. Motivate suppliers to stay on schedule during the initial Start of Production (SOP), while supervising supplier resources to ensure Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) aligns with Form Energy targets

6. Oversee supplier yield outcomes, coordinate with internal test, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Reliability teams (internal or external) to initiate corrective measures and improve yield

7. Domestic and international travel (expected 20% of the time) is required to engage with CMs, sometimes on short notice

What you'll bring:

1. 5 years of experience in new product development of electronics (PCBA, electronic assembly)

2. BS in electrical engineering or related field

3. Experience developing and managing domestic and international suppliers

4. Experience with Design for Manufacturability/Assembly (DFM/A)

5. Experience with PCBA manufacturing processes (SMT and thru-hole) and electronic box builds

6. Experience with complex cable harness design and/or manufacturing

7. Excellent communication and organizational skills

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Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package, including 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees from day one, as well as generous parental leave and vacation policies. We are committed to diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Form Energy is an equal opportunity employer.

Compensation Range: $128.7K - $159.7K