Rebecca Knepple
About Rebecca Knepple
Rebecca Knepple is a Manufacturing Engineer II in R&D at Form Energy, Inc., with a background in mechanical engineering and materials science. She has held various engineering roles, including positions at Poly6 Technologies and Radant Technologies, and has extensive experience in 3D printing and manufacturing processes.
Work at Form Energy
Rebecca Knepple serves as a Manufacturing Engineer II in the R&D department at Form Energy, Inc. since 2022. In this role, she focuses on developing streamlined and traceable production documentation to enhance manufacturing processes. She utilizes LEAN manufacturing techniques to support the scaling and continuous improvement of small-scale battery manufacturing. Her responsibilities include acting as the interface between design and development, planning, and the shop floor to address manufacturing challenges.
Previous Experience at Poly6 Technologies
Prior to her current role, Rebecca worked as a Mechanical Engineer at Poly6 Technologies from 2020 to 2022. During her tenure, she contributed to various engineering projects in Burlington, Massachusetts. Her experience in this position helped her develop skills that she applies in her current role at Form Energy.
Education and Expertise
Rebecca Knepple holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University, which she completed from 2016 to 2018. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Union College, graduating in 2014. Additionally, she completed her high school education at Sacred Heart Academy, receiving an Honors Regents Diploma. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her engineering expertise.
Background in Research and Teaching
Rebecca has a background in research and education, having worked as a Research Fellow at Union College from 2012 to 2014. She also served as a 3D Printing Instructor at Artisan's Asylum from 2016 to 2021, where she shared her knowledge of 3D printing technology. This combination of research and teaching experience enhances her engineering capabilities.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Rebecca Knepple has extensive experience in rebuilding, maintaining, and operating both FDM and SLA/DLP 3D printers, particularly for aerospace applications. She has designed, constructed, and operated various materials testing rigs, showcasing her hands-on engineering skills. Additionally, she has volunteered at Artisan's Asylum, contributing to the community by creating props and decorative pieces using 3D printed parts.