Senior Automation & Manufacturing Systems Lead

NextGenEnergyJobs; Newark, Northern (DE, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloom Energy is seeking a Principal Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to lead automation projects across manufacturing lines. You will identify opportunities for process, quality, and safety improvements and drive solution development while partnering with integrators to deploy automated equipment.

The role involves programming PLCs, robotics, motion systems, and machine vision, ensuring MES integration and leading equipment validation, FAT/SAT, and production handover.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for process, quality and safety improvements and automation opportunities; lead solution development and implementation.
• Partner with integrators to design and deploy automated manufacturing and assembly equipment.
• Develop specifications, review designs, and manage suppliers for custom automation projects.
• Program and integrate PLCs, robotics, motion systems, and machine vision solutions.
• Ensure seamless equipment integration with MES and data systems.
• Lead FAT/SAT, equipment validation, and production handover.
• Drive process optimization and standardization across manufacturing lines.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

3D CAD (SolidWorks)

PLC/HMI programming

Robotics & vision systems

Lean manufacturing

Data-driven problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Leadership

Safety & quality focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

Bloom Energy is seeking a Principal Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to lead automation projects across manufacturing lines. You will identify opportunities for process, quality, and safety improvements and drive solution development while partnering with integrators to deploy automated equipment.

The role involves programming PLCs, robotics, motion systems, and machine vision, ensuring MES integration and leading equipment validation, FAT/SAT, and production handover.