Director, Manufacturing Automation

Company: Bloom Energy
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: June 26, 2022

Job Description:

Director Manufacturing Automation Bloom Energy, a fuel cell company and one of Silicon Valley's most promising startups, is looking for an Automation Director to join its world class team. This individual should be a dynamic professional who is looking for a rewarding future in one of today's most exciting technologies.Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop next generation manufacturing tool set
• Develop new manufacturing and inspection techniques
• Identify and work with external Suppliers to build prototypes
• Analyze cost advantages for new machinery, ROI analysis
• Design machinery for high utilization, low maintenance and high safety
• Create tool strategy, timelines for implementing new machinery
• Create executive presentation to gain support and funding
• Collaboration experience with suppliers, development and internal partners, from product definition through mass production
• Strong understanding of system engineering tools and standard methodologies
• Strong technical background with knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processesEducation and Experience:
  
  • BS in Engineering, MS Preferred
  • 15+ years' experience with manufacturing automation
  • Thorough understanding on how new concepts are developed into working machinery
  • Proven leadership in driving new programs into manufacturing
  • Exceptional understanding of engineering principles related to high temperature design
  • Superior communication skills, (written, verbal and active listening.)
  • Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to establish effective cross-functional working relationships; Ability to effectively participate on multi-disciplinary teamsAbout Bloom Energy:Bloom Energy will make clean, reliable energy affordable for everyone in the world. Our technology, first developed for NASA's Mars Program, will dramatically change the way that the world's energy is produced, distributed and consumed. Bloom's unique on-site power generation systems are among the most efficient on the planet, providing significantly reduced operating costs and producing dramatically lower greenhouse gas emissions. Pioneering a new class of stationary fuel cells, Bloom is not just creating a new product or company, it is driving a whole new industry. As one of Silicon Valley's most promising startups, Bloom was the first clean energy technology investment for Kleiner Perkins and NEA, two of Silicon Valley's most revered venture capital firms. The company has assembled a super-star board, experienced management team, and top-notch technical staff. Bloom Energy is growing quickly and is looking to add to its dynamic team.

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